Category: Products
introducing products
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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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Special Feature on Mesh Fabrics for Bags and Hats
What is mesh fabric? Mesh fabric is a general term for net shape fabrics made with a tricot knitting machine or a raschel knitting machine.The main materials are synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester, and nylon, particularly due to its high durability.It has holes, is breathable and dries quickly, so it is used in… Read more
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Uniqueness of Sun-dried Fabric
I would like to introduce some sun-dried fabrics that are recommended for spring and summer. What is sun drying? Sun drying refers to drying cloth, futons, and other fabric products in direct sunlight.By exposing futons to sunlight, you can prevent the growth of dust mites and remove moisture.Surely everyone has pressed a futon or clothes… 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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Cotton Linen Blend
We’ll be discussing cotton linen blend fabrics today. If you regularly purchase linen material, you’re probably aware of this, but prices have more than doubled in recent years. Possible reasons for this include climate change in Europe, where linen originates, and a decrease in the number of farmers cultivating flax, the raw material for linen.… Read more
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What is SAP lining?
Comparison and introduction of 3 SAP Linings Ever wonder what SAP lining was? “SAP” is a trademark of Toray. There are two theories about the origin of the name: one is that it is an abbreviation of “Support” and the other is that it is an abbreviation of “Supple,” which means flexibility or pliability. “SAP… 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
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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