Author: Haruna
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What’s the difference between Velvet, Velveteen, and Velour?
And how do you decide when sourcing? For brands and developers working with pile fabrics, knowing whether to specify velvet, velveteen, or velour isn’t just about aesthetics — you need to consider performance, price point, production compatibility, and end-user expectations. While often grouped together for their surface texture, these textiles behave very differently in the… Read more
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What Is Ripstop Fabric? A Durable Choice for Performance and Style
Ripstop fabric is a favorite in both fashion and function-focused industries. Known for its lightweight strength and tear-resistant properties, ripstop has become a go-to choice for everything from military gear to casual outdoor wear. In this article, we’ll break down how ripstop is made, some of its unique benefits, and where it is most commonly… Read more
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Let’s take a look at what kind of fabric Organza is!
You may know organdy to be like organza, some of you may think that they are the same just another name. However, organdy (also spelled as organdie) is cotton, while organza, traditionally made from silk, are now often made from man-made fibers like polyester, nylon, and rayon. What is Organdy/Organza Fabric ？ Organdy (Organdie) is… Read more
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Japanese Lace manufacturer: Kyowa Lace
This blog introduces Kyowa Lace’s company profile and products to those looking for high-quality, delicate lace for the apparel business. What is Kyowa Lace? Kyowa Lace Co., Ltd. is a lace manufacturer that was founded in 1950 and headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo. They specialize both in the production and the sale of lace products. The… Read more
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What is Coolmax®
Coolmax is a functional material developed by DuPont in 1986 and is currently owned by Lycra, which was acquired by China’s Shandong Ruyi Technology Group. I’ve been seeing Coolmax® tags on men’s clothing for quite some time, but I didn’t know it had a history spanning more than a quarter of a century until doing… Read more
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YKK Zipper Custom Pull Tabs
Have you ever wondered how to create your own custom zipper sliders and/or pull tabs? With YKK Japan, you can produce your own zipper pull tabs! (made-to-order zipper pull tabs) We hope that this will be useful for ideas for brands who want to create their own original products (But first) Logo Printing on Plastic… Read more
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Artemondo: Apparel and Home Fashion fabric manufacturer
This time, we will introduce Artemonde, a brand that has recently started being sold at ApparelX. What is Artemonde? Artemondo Co., Ltd. is a fabric manufacturer headquartered in Osaka, whose motto is “materials that appeal to the senses.” The company has its own brand, Number 5 Collection®, and is particularly strong in home fashion materials.… Read more
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On ApparelX: Sewing notions and apparel accessories
Yes, ApparelX is known to have fabrics and trims on the site but did you know that you can find sewing notions and other apparel accessories and even custom tailored formal wear as well? Let’s go through some categories! Yes, ApparelX is known to have fabrics and trims on the site but did you know… Read more
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We are now accepting apparel OEM requests!
We were getting requests to find factories by our global customers. While apparel OEM was an unofficial service that we were providing, we have made it an official service! Check out this page for details ー The information I’m sharing here in this blog is information pulled from our apparel OEM page. With a focus… Read more
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What is RACCAGNI zipper?
~ Introducing zipper features and ordering methods ~ I’ll be introducing raccagni zippers in this blog. What is RACCAGNI? RACCAGNI is a high-end zipper manufacturer founded in Italy in 1983. It is used by many fashion houses and high-end brands in Europe and the United States, including Dolce&Gabbana, PRADA, MaxMara, GIVENCHY, and Burberry. RACCAGNI zippers… Read more