Author: Haruna
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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… Read more
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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,… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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Sumi-dyeing : The charm of natural dyeing!
Do you know what “Sumizome” (Sumi dye) is? Natural materials and dyes are becoming more and more expensive every year to meet with the increasing demands, but I would like to introduce the appeal of Sumi dyed fabric! What is Sumizome? Sumizome is dyeing with Soot. “Sumi”(su-mi) meaning soot, and “zome” (zoh-meh) meaning dye. The more you… Read more
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Kumoi Beauty – Japanese Corduroy and Velveteen Manufacturer
While velvet, velveteen, and velour are similar, there are unique differences in characteristics. Kumoi Beauty is a fabric manufacturer with a key focus on velveteen and corduroy so we’ll be introducing the manufacturer and some of their fabrics as we go through the differences of velvet, velveteen, and velour. Kumoi Beauty Since its founding in… Read more
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What is Organic Cotton?
We receive more and more orders of products made from organic cotton. Organic cotton may be one of the first things that pop up in people’s mind when thinking of sustainability in fashion, but how is it different from regular cotton? I’ll also be introducing some products that are available on ApparelX, so check those… Read more
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Japanese Denim Manufacturer, Yoshiwa Textiles
As one of our popular Japanese denim manufacturers, Yoshiwa Textiles (Yoshiwa Orimono) is based in the Bishu area of Okayama Prefecture, an area known for its Japanese denim manufacturing. Denim is an American icon but Japanese denim is known for its high craftsmanship, attention to detail and natural indigo dye. Yoshiwa Textiles offers a variety… Read more
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Horse Girl Aesthetic
The “horse girl aesthetic” trend has been on the rise as seen on Tiktok and fashion shows. The equestrian inspired look isn’t anything new as it is related to the timeless classic preppy look from old money families on the Northeastern side and more cowboy-chic in the Midwest and Southern region. The high boots and… Read more