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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…

  • WALDES Zippers and Accessories

    In this article, I’ll be introducing WALDES by Asahi Fastener, a zipper manufacturer that produces vintage-like zippers and accessories in Japan. Asahi Fastener is a metal zipper company founded in 1953. Although they are a small company, they have a select few employees and are able to produce a wide variety of products in small…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Japanese Fabric Manufacturer : Takisada Nagoya

     If you are new to Japanese textile industry, you must be overwhelmed by the number of fabric & accessories manufacturers here. ApparelX Insights will guide you to a list of manufacturers you might come across, hope you can have a glance of the overall market and choose your favorite. Takisada Nagoya is a super popular…

  • Japanese Fabric Manufacturer : Shibaya

    If you are new to the Japanese textile industry, you must be overwhelmed by the number of fabric & accessories manufacturers here. ApparelX Insights will guide you to a list of manufacturers you might come across, hope you can have a glance of the overall market and choose your favourite.  One of the highest demand…

  • Kumoi Beauty – Japanese Corduroy and Velveteen Manufacturer

    While velvet, velveteen, and velour are similar, there are unique differences in characteristics. Kumoi Beauty is a fabric manufacturer with a key focus on velveteen and corduroy so we’ll be introducing the manufacturer and some of their fabrics as we go through the differences of velvet, velveteen, and velour. Kumoi Beauty Since its founding in…

  • Japanese Textile Maker for Bags: SENDA

    Hello, this is Daisuke. Are you looking for something fabric for bag? Senda Co., Ltd. is a company that handles “materials” that define the value of products such as bags. Today, I would like to introduce Senda in more detail. If you would like to see the fabrics right away, please click here to see…

  • What is Organic Cotton?

    We receive more and more orders of products made from organic cotton. Organic cotton may be one of the first things that pop up in people’s mind when thinking of sustainability in fashion, but how is it different from regular cotton? I’ll also be introducing some products that are available on ApparelX, so check those…

  • SHINDO, Japan’s Premier Tape and Ribbon Innovator

    Hello, here is Diasuke. Today, I would like to introduce S.I.C., a leading Japanese brand for ribbons and tapes under SHINDO. SHINDO participates in exhibitions across Europe and is highly regarded for its quality, with its products being used by renowned maison brands. Let me share the appeal of SHINDO with you. SHINDO’s products are…