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Not just vintage zippers: Introducing Asahi Zipper’s C-ZIP
While Asahi’s vintage zippers are well known, there are many other style available as well. In this article, let’s talk about Asahi’s CZIP zipper, as well as things to note when ordering and what you need know. C-ZIP This is a rare zipper that is a reproduction of a zipper from about 100 years ago.It Read more
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Power loom tape: Making Asahi WALDES® sliders more stylish!
Since WALDES® zippers from Asahi keep gaining popularity recently, in this article, we would like to introduce Asahi’s power loom tape, which can be attached to zipper sliders to make them easier to pull, a great way to make your zipper look more stylish. What is power loom tape? Tape woven on a power loom Read more
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2025 Japan Domestic Textile and Fashion Exhibition Calendar
2025 Japan Domestic Textile and Fashion Exhibition Calendar I’m Yamayoshi the editor-in-chief of ApparelX News. This time, we have compiled a list of exhibitions scheduled for 2025 that focus on apparel fabrics, accessories, and other materials. We hope you find it useful. For information on exhibitions taking place overseas in 2025, please refer to the Read more
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Exploring Sustainable Apparel Materials: ApparelX
In the evolving landscape of fashion, sustainability has become more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. ApparelX offers a diverse range of eco-friendly fabrics and trims that cater to this growing demand. Let’s delve into some of the sustainable materials featured on ApparelX. 1. Onibegie-Dyed Fabrics: Eco-Friendly Dyeing Technology Products: Overview: Onibegie dyeing technology utilizes Read more
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Kamishiraishi Japanese Handcrafted Brass Buckle
Japanese brass hardware you’ll discover timeless pieces that not only meet your functional needs but also enhance your projects with warmth, character, and traditional craftsmanship. Read more
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Understanding Denim Wash Types
Denim is far more than just a fabric—it’s a ever-changing fabric that transforms over time, shaped by the wearer’s lifestyle and the wash techniques applied to it. In the world of apparel manufacturing and fashion design, knowing the different denim wash types and their effects is essential. Whether you’re using denim from Japanese mills like Read more
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NIFCO Buckles & Accessories Collection
More than 129 types of NIFCO buckles products available on ApparelX 😎 NIFCO buckles are known for their sleek and stylish design. They offer the high functionality required by traditional outdoor brands. In recent years, they have also gained popularity among Japanese mountain-style (Yama-kei) brands. Mountain-inspired fashion often features these buckles, blending performance elements with Read more
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Learn How to Order Covered Buckles
If you work in the apparel or brand industry, you may have created original parts. I think there are a certain number of people, especially in the women’s apparel industry, who order covered buttons, which are buttons wrapped in fabric. These are original parts that create a sense of unity with the item, but they Read more
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Did You Know? How to Read the Waldes Zipper Color Card
Waldes zipper come in various types such as closed-end, open-end, etc., which you can find detailed in the Waldes zipper online catalog⬇️: https://waldes.co.jp/files/CATALOG/waldes2025japan.pdf Did you know there’s a proper method to reading a Waldes zipper color card? Many people find it confusing at first.Understanding the layout helps you choose the right zipper color more accurately Read more
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What are US-based customers buying from Japan?
In this blog, I want to introduce some items that we have been selling to our US-based customers and what has been trending. With the current state of the trade between the US – China, we hope that this will shed some light into what materials apparel (and non-apparel) buyers are purchasing from Japan. Ribbons Read more