Category: Best Practices
Best Practices on how to order products on ApparelX
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How to Choose the Right Webbing
Webbing may not always be the star of a design, but it plays a critical role in both function and durability. From bags and belts to apparel trims and industrial applications, choosing the right webbing can directly impact product performance, comfort, and aesthetics. In this article, we’ll walk through the key factors to consider when 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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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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PFAS Free Fabric
In this article, I’ll be going over what PFAS is and PFAS free fabric in the context of the Japanese textile industry. What is PFAS? PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in a wide variety of products, including fabrics, due to their ability to repel water, Read more
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Explaining how to choose the right size for metal parts such as buckles, D-rings, and snap hooks.
I’m Kayaba from the ApparelX Insight editorial team. In this article, I will explain the sizing of materials used with tapes, such as buckles, D-rings, and snap hooks. There are some common mistakes to watch out for, so be sure to read through! About the Sizes of D-Rings and Buckles As shown in the image Read more
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About Glossy Fabrics
Hello! This is Kayaba from ApparelX Insight. Today, I’d like to introduce and explain glossy fabrics! Satin Many people mistakenly believe that satin is a type of material, but it actually refers to a weaving technique called satin weave ( in japanese “Shyusuori”). Satin fabrics can be made from various materials, including silk, cupro, polyester, Read more
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Introduction to Large Buttons Recommended for Coats and Jackets
Hello. This is Kayaba from the ApparelX Insight editorial team. Have you decided on the buttons for your coats and jackets? Have you ever found a design you liked, only to struggle with finding the right size? Today, we’d like to introduce large-sized buttons from IRIS, one of the world’s leading button manufacturers. Buffalo-Style Buttons Read more
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Buffalo Buttons and Buffalo-Style Buttons
This is Kayaba from ApparelX Insight. Today, I would like to introduce buffalo buttons. About Horn Button These buttons are made from the horns or bones of Indian and Dutch buffalo. Many of them are imported from India and Southeast Asia. While they are particularly popular for custom-made men’s suits, they are also widely used Read more
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Names of various button shapes
I’lll be introducing the names of buttons with feet, button with holes, and metal button. I hope you are able to refer to this when looking for a specific button on ApparelX. Buttons with feet (button with holes in the back) (button with feet in the back) Shank Button, buttons that have no holes on Read more
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Basics of YKK Vislon zipper
In this article, I will tell you about the Vislon zippers features and types, as well as things to keep in mind when ordering! What is YKK Vislon zipper? Vislon zippers are classified as resin zippers, and are made by injecting resin elements onto the tape. Because pigments are mixed in when the resin is Read more