Category: Manufacturers

Introducing manufacturers that we have partnered up with

  • Kuwamura Textile and Banshu Weave

    Kuwamura Textile and Banshu Weave
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    Kuwamura Textile Kuwamura Textile is a long-established textile manufacturer founded in 1928. They are located in Hyogo Prefecture and mainly deal in woven fabrics. Each division handles slightly different fabrics, and ApparelX can arrange fabrics from Section 2 of Textile Division 1. Division 1, Section 2 handles a wide range of fabrics for clothing, such Read more

  • Queen Ace (Kasai) – Introducing woven tape manufacturer

    Queen Ace (Kasai) – Introducing woven tape manufacturer
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    I want to introduce Queen Ace today. We receive inquiries about tape for bags (bag straps) and we are always suggesting this brand. What is Kasai? Founded in 1967, this Osaka-based manufacturer primarily designs, manufactures, and sells tapes. The company originally started out as a wholesaler of sewing thread, but seven years later, it launched a Read more

  • What Makes “TOHO BEADS,” Japan’s Leading Bead Manufacturer, So Special?

    What Makes “TOHO BEADS,” Japan’s Leading Bead Manufacturer, So Special?
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    What is “TOHO BEADS,” Japan’s Leading Bead Manufacturer? When it comes to Japan’s most famous bead manufacturers, TOHO BEADS undoubtedly stands out. Glass beads, known as “garasu beads” in Japanese, are a staple in bead crafting. However, only three companies in Japan specialize in manufacturing glass beads, and TOHO BEADS is one of them. Founded Read more

  • Discovering Iris: Japan’s Leading Button Manufacturer

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    Welcome to the world of buttons, where creativity meets craftsmanship. Today, we’re diving into the story of Iris, a button manufacturer that stands at the pinnacle of the industry in Japan and globally. Established in 1946, Iris has become synonymous with quality and variety in button manufacturing. The Legacy of Iris Founded in the aftermath Read more

  • Button manufacturer IRIS’s factory tour

    Button manufacturer IRIS’s factory tour
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    Yajima Factory, Metal Buttons Last year, some of our colleagues were invited to tour 3 of Iris’s factories. In this article, we’ll go over their Yajima metal button factory. The Yajima Factory is the factory headquarters. Here, we have a metal production department where they manufacture and plate metal buttons.The company sells many custom-made items Read more

  • ASTOR, a German Apparel Parts Manufacturer

    ASTOR, a German Apparel Parts Manufacturer
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    Create your own original covered buckle!  What is ASTOR? ASTOR is a German apparel parts manufacturer with a reputation for high quality products and reliability. Astor Berning was founded in Germany in 1919. They were originally a button manufacturer, but have since expanded their product line and now supply a variety of apparel materials.Including apparel Read more

  • Long-established ribbon manufacturer, Telala (Inoue Ribbon)

    Long-established ribbon manufacturer, Telala (Inoue Ribbon)
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    Do you know Inoue Ribbon (Telala), a leading tape and ribbon manufacturer in Japan?Inoue Ribbon handles a wide variety of products such as ribbons, tapes, cords, and lace.In this article, I would like to explain Inoue Ribbon’s products and their features. What is Inoue Ribbon Industry Co., Ltd.? Inoue Ribbon Kogyo Co., Ltd. is a Read more

  • Suncorona Oda – Top share in organdy

    Suncorona Oda – Top share in organdy
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    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

  • Bonded Knit fabric from Takisada Nagoya

    Bonded Knit fabric from Takisada Nagoya
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    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

  • Explaining the types and characteristics of lace!

    Explaining the types and characteristics of lace!
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    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