Category: Industry
All things apparel and fashion industry related
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<URGENT NOTICE> Importing Shell Buttons into the US
At ApparelX, we sell shell buttons from japanese button manufacturers. We have recently found out that our customers/ US importers require a US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) permit/license to import shell products, including the buttons we sell. We have inquired with the US FWS’s Office of Law Enforcement to gather details. If you plan… Read more
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SoftPower/Spring&Uni textile (KomonKoubou)
25SS women’s fashion trends seem to be centered around “Soft Power”—a style that balances strength and softness, combining femininity with power. It is also highly suitable for office fashion, maintaining a professional look while incorporating fashion and a relaxed, causal vibe. When it comes to Japanese fabric manufacturers for women’s fashion, Komon Koubou is an unmissable name.… Read more
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Preview in Daegu, Textile trade show – Daegu, Korea
Have you ever wondered what Preview in Daegu was like? We went to Preview in Daegu 2025, last week from March 5~7, 2025. It was our first time exhibiting at PID and our second time in Korea. Our first time was exhibiting at the PIS (Preview in Seoul) Aug. 2024. We had assumed that PID… Read more
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PFAS Free Fabric
In this article, I’ll be going over what PFAS is and PFAS free fabric in the context of the Japanese textile industry. What is PFAS? PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in a wide variety of products, including fabrics, due to their ability to repel water,… Read more
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A/W 2025-26 Color Forecast by WGSN and Coloro
The following colors were forecasted by WGSN and Coloro for the 25/26 A/W season. Color forecast is reflective of not only apparel but the world as a whole. Read more about the colors here. I will introduce some fabrics that match well with the forecast. Future Dusk- 129-35-18 Celestial Yellow- 048-90-17 Cherry Lacquer- 159-23-15 Retro… 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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Knit Fabric Terminology
Knitting pattern markings and fabric terminology explained – Basics Ribbed fabric is a common item ordered on ApparelX. However, some people are confused as to what notations like 2×1 and 30/1 mean, so today I would like to explain how to read knit fabric terminology. What are ribs? Ribbed fabric are the knitted parts attached… Read more
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YKK Custom Zipper Pulls
The latest information on YKK’s custom sliders and pulls is now available! November 2024 In this article, we have compiled a list of items that are not standard items but items that we saw at YKK FASTENING CREATION for 2025 that can be made to order. We hope that this will be useful for ideas… Read more
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Sumi-dyeing : The charm of natural dyeing!
Do you know what “Sumizome” (Sumi dye) is? Natural materials and dyes are becoming more and more expensive every year to meet with the increasing demands, but I would like to introduce the appeal of Sumi dyed fabric! What is Sumizome? Sumizome is dyeing with Soot. “Sumi”(su-mi) meaning soot, and “zome” (zoh-meh) meaning dye. The more you… Read more
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Horse Girl Aesthetic
The “horse girl aesthetic” trend has been on the rise as seen on Tiktok and fashion shows. The equestrian inspired look isn’t anything new as it is related to the timeless classic preppy look from old money families on the Northeastern side and more cowboy-chic in the Midwest and Southern region. The high boots and… Read more