Category: Products
introducing products
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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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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