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  • Zipper Guide: beginner guide

    Open vs Closed vs Two-Way We’re going to talk about the open zippers, closed zippers, and two-way zippers in this article. Selecting the appropriate type is crucial when creating your product. Let’s first go over the anatomy structure and function for the 3 types. (The photos are from the English version of the YKK fastening…

  • Suncorona Oda – Top share in organdy

    Suncorona Oda sells organdy in over 30 countries around the world, and has the largest sales share.As an organdy manufacturer, they have 41 product numbers and 1,001 colors in stock. Although it is called organza, they manufacture in a wide variety of materials such as polyester, nylon, and silk, ultra-thin organza that feels so light…

  • Intro to plastic AGLET processing

    and its processing cautions/problems… If you grew up watching Phineas and Ferb like I did (am I speaking to the right audience?), you probably learned what aglet, the hard tip of the shoelace, was with the A-G-L-E-T song. Well, we can actually arrange aglet processing for you for most of the cords. Of course, there…

  • Knit Fabric Terminology

    Knitting pattern markings and fabric terminology explained – Basics Ribbed fabric is a common item ordered on ApparelX. However, some people are confused as to what notations like 2×1 and 30/1 mean, so today I would like to explain how to read knit fabric terminology. What are ribs? Ribbed fabric are the knitted parts attached…

  • NEON Fabrics and Trims

    Ever wonder what neon fabrics and trims options there are on ApparelX? Here is a collection of neon, fluorescent materials. But first… What is fluorescent dye? A dye that absorbs invisible ultraviolet light and converts it into lower energy visible blue light and emits it. Theconverted visible light is called “fluorescence.”It is the color that…

  • Bonded Knit fabric from Takisada Nagoya

    Japanese “cardboard knit” fabric Let’s go over Japanese bonded knit fabric. (Is it time to be writing about AW fabrics now for next year?) I know some brands and/or designers work a year in advanced so if you are searching on ApparelX and come across sample cards with the words “mochi mochi” written on it,…

  • Explaining the types and characteristics of lace!

    I will give you a general introduction to the many different types of lace tapes, fabrics, and more available on ApparelX. Table of Contents Chemical This lace is made by embroidering on a base fabric called a base cloth, and then dissolving the base fabric with chemicals to extract the lace-like parts. The remaining thread…

  • Jeans Button Combinations (Beginner’s Edition) – Tack buttons

    I’ll be introducing the tack buttons (jeans button) and the combinations. We have buttons available from Morito, YKK, and Asahi Zipper. Tack buttons are metal buttons that are mainly used on the front of jeans (denim). It is attached with metal tacks, not sewn on with thread, so it is strong enough to withstand strong…

  • ROKAL : Military Fabric Manufacturer

    ROKAL, a Japanese fabric manufacturer based in Tokyo, Nishiwaki, and Kojima, that offers a diverse selection of approximately 100 original fabrics, specializing in military fabrics. Their collection includes yarn-dyed textiles from the Banshu production area, premium denim from the Bingo district, and a variety of military and workwear materials. Despite being a relatively new company,…

  • Introduction of Japanese One of The Most Famous Apparel Parts Maker: IRIS

    I would like to introduce “Iris,” a Japanese manufacturer that handles small parts for apparel products, such as buttons, D-rings, and buckles. Iris Co., Ltd. is a button manufacturer with a strong emphasis on technology and material diversity. The company offers products utilizing a wide range of materials, including polyester resin, nylon resin, shell, nut,…