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  • Let’s take a look at what kind of fabric Organza is!

    You may know organdy to be like organza, some of you may think that they are the same just another name. However, organdy (also spelled as organdie) is cotton, while organza, traditionally made from silk, are now often made from man-made fibers like polyester, nylon, and rayon. What is Organdy/Organza Fabric ？ Organdy (Organdie) is…

  • Japanese Lace manufacturer: Kyowa Lace

    This blog introduces Kyowa Lace’s company profile and products to those looking for high-quality, delicate lace for the apparel business. What is Kyowa Lace? Kyowa Lace Co., Ltd. is a lace manufacturer that was founded in 1950 and headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo. They specialize both in the production and the sale of lace products. The…

  • What is Coolmax®

    Coolmax is a functional material developed by DuPont in 1986 and is currently owned by Lycra, which was acquired by China’s Shandong Ruyi Technology Group. I’ve been seeing Coolmax® tags on men’s clothing for quite some time, but I didn’t know it had a history spanning more than a quarter of a century until doing…

  • YKK Zipper Custom Pull Tabs

    Have you ever wondered how to create your own custom zipper sliders and/or pull tabs? With YKK Japan, you can produce your own zipper pull tabs! (made-to-order zipper pull tabs) We hope that this will be useful for ideas for brands who want to create their own original products (But first) Logo Printing on Plastic…

  • Substitutes for Asahi Kasei’s cupro lining

    The effects of the Asahi Kasei fire that occurred in April 2022 are still lingering, and cupro linings are out of stock or have been discontinued. Recently, some product numbers have been produced smoothly, and there are signs that they are gradually arriving, but this time we would like to introduce some of the substitutes…

  • Artemondo: Apparel and Home Fashion fabric manufacturer

    This time, we will introduce Artemonde, a brand that has recently started being sold at ApparelX. What is Artemonde?  Artemondo Co., Ltd. is a fabric manufacturer headquartered in Osaka, whose motto is “materials that appeal to the senses.”  The company has its own brand, Number 5 Collection®, and is particularly strong in home fashion materials.…

  • Get Ready for the Busy Season — Order Your Linings Early! Plus, 5421E Woolly Twill Restock Update

    While July to August is often considered the off-season in the suit industry, for our logistics team, it’s a critical time for preparing for the upcoming busy season.As demand rises with the arrival of autumn, we use last year’s data to make detailed forecasts and focus heavily on securing inventory. Making the most of this…

  • VANCET Sevenberry 2026 Spring Summer Exhibition: Denim takes the Spotlight

    ApparelX Insights team was able to visit VANCET/SEVENBERRY exhibition of 2026 Spring Summer Collection, and here is a quick report on the latest offerings and highlights. Sojitz Fashion Sojitz Fashion is a textile trading company under the Sojitz Group, known for its strong foundation in cotton fabrics. Over the years, it has evolved into a…

  • Visiting Iris Button Factories

    In June, the ApparelX Insight team had the opportunity to visit Iris, one of Japan’s leading button manufacturers. Known for producing all of their products in-house—from raw material development to design, production, and final sales—Iris operates several domestic factories. We visited three out of their five Japan-based facilities, all located in Gunma Prefecture. Nitta Factory…

  • Top Japanese Fabric Manufacturer: Masuda

    Last week, ApparelX Insight had the opportunity to attend the Masuda Seminar, where we gained deeper insight into the brand and its product offerings. Founded in 1927, Masuda boasts nearly a century of history—98 years of excellence in fabric manufacturing. Today, the company offers more than 200 stock fabrics in an impressive 3,500 color variations.…