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  • Exploring Sustainable Apparel Materials: ApparelX

    Exploring Sustainable Apparel Materials: ApparelX
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    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

  • Kamishiraishi Japanese Handcrafted Brass Buckle

    Kamishiraishi Japanese Handcrafted Brass Buckle
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    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

  • Understanding Denim Wash Types

    Understanding Denim Wash Types
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    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

  • NIFCO Buckles & Accessories Collection

    NIFCO Buckles & Accessories Collection
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    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

  • Learn How to Order Covered Buckles

    Learn How to Order Covered Buckles
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    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

  • Did You Know? How to Read the Waldes Zipper Color Card

    Did You Know? How to Read the Waldes Zipper Color Card
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    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

  • YKK Reverse zipper – Important points to note 

    YKK Reverse zipper – Important points to note 
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    Reverse zippers are a common request at ApparelX. Today we would like to explain more about reverse zippers. What is a reverse zipper? This refers to a zipper that is used with the slider facing backwards. Metal or Vislon zippers cannot be constructed reverse, but reversed coil zippers are available. It has a clean, sleek… 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

  • A Wide Variety of Colors! Introducing Our Colorful Buttons!

    A Wide Variety of Colors! Introducing Our Colorful Buttons!
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    Hello! This is Kayaba from the ApparelX Insight editorial team. Today, I’d like to introduce some colorful buttons! Buttons are often found in more subdued tones, but the ones I’ll be showcasing today feature vibrant colors and a wide range of variations. These buttons are perfect for women’s and children’s clothing, so let’s take a… Read more

  • Introducing Sewing Threads for Leather Products

    Introducing Sewing Threads for Leather Products
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    Hello, this is Kayaba from the ApparelX Insight editorial team. Today, we would like to introduce sewing threads for leather products in response to customer inquiries. Bonded Threads for Leather Products Bonded thread is a commonly used sewing thread for leather products. It undergoes a bonding process, in which the thread is coated with resin,… Read more