Category: Best Practices
Best Practices on how to order products on ApparelX
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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
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What is a reverse coil zipper?
– Important points to note when ordering – Reverse coil zippers are commonly ordered at ApparelX. Today I would like to explain more about them. What is Reverse coil? This refers to a zipper that is used with the side where the normal elements are visible facing backwards. Metal or Vislon zippers cannot be used… Read more
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Zipper Guide: beginner guide
Open vs Closed vs Two-Way We’re going to talk about the open zippers, closed zippers, and two-way zippers in this article. Selecting the appropriate type is crucial when creating your product. Let’s first go over the anatomy structure and function for the 3 types. (The photos are from the English version of the YKK fastening… 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