Category: ApparelX
All things ApparelX
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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,… Read more
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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… Read more
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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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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,… 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