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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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YKK Slider Guide 102: intermediate guide
In my previous blog about YKK slider (a beginner’s guide), I touched on the importance of the right slider when placing and order. YKK slider come in many shapes so this time, I will introduce various sliders that are suitable for different cases, to answer the question, “I want to use it like this, but…
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WALDES Zippers and Accessories
In this article, I’ll be introducing WALDES by Asahi Fastener, a zipper manufacturer that produces vintage-like zippers and accessories in Japan. Asahi Fastener is a metal zipper company founded in 1953. Although they are a small company, they have a select few employees and are able to produce a wide variety of products in small…
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YKK Custom Zipper Pulls
The latest information on YKK’s custom sliders and pulls is now available! November 2024 In this article, we have compiled a list of items that are not standard items but items that we saw at YKK FASTENING CREATION for 2025 that can be made to order. We hope that this will be useful for ideas…
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Japanese Fabric Manufacturer : Takisada Nagoya
If you are new to Japanese textile industry, you must be overwhelmed by the number of fabric & accessories manufacturers here. ApparelX Insights will guide you to a list of manufacturers you might come across, hope you can have a glance of the overall market and choose your favorite. Takisada Nagoya is a super popular…
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Japanese Fabric Manufacturer : Shibaya
If you are new to the Japanese textile industry, you must be overwhelmed by the number of fabric & accessories manufacturers here. ApparelX Insights will guide you to a list of manufacturers you might come across, hope you can have a glance of the overall market and choose your favourite. One of the highest demand…
