Tag: ApparelX

  • Substitutes for Asahi Kasei’s cupro lining

    Substitutes for Asahi Kasei’s cupro lining
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    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 Read more

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

    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 Read more

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

    VANCET Sevenberry 2026 Spring Summer Exhibition: Denim takes the Spotlight
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    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 Read more

  • Top Japanese Fabric Manufacturer: Masuda

    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. Read more

  • Japanese Fabric Manufacturer: Japan Stretch

    Japanese Fabric Manufacturer: Japan Stretch

    This time, we would like to introduce Japan Stretch to you, a Japanese fabric manufacturer carries a wide range of stretchy fabrics. Japan Stretch As the name suggests, Japan Stretch Co., Ltd. develops and sells stretchy fabrics and products. Stretch materials that utilize 40 years of commitment to materials and know-how in planning, proposals, materials, Read more

  • Japanese manufacturer: Arinobe – Natural fibers fabric

    Japanese manufacturer: Arinobe – Natural fibers fabric

    This time, we would like to introduce Arinobe, a popular fabric manufacturer at ApparelX! About Arinobe Arinobe engaged in a wide range of activities, including the producing and developing fabrics, and the stock holding of original textiles, focusing on yarn-dyed textiles. Arinobe also operate a logistics business with their own warehouse, which is easily accessible Read more

  • Senda’s classic lining — you can’t go wrong with this one.

    Senda’s classic lining — you can’t go wrong with this one.

    I used a pretty strong phrase in the title, but here I’d like to introduce Senda’s standard lining from a bag fabric manufacturer. Senda # Explained: Senda is a manufacturer that mainly handles fabrics for bags. They stock a wide range of materials, from natural fibers like cotton and linen to synthetic fibers such as Read more

  • Not Just for Summer! Introducing Our Anti-See-Through Lining

    Not Just for Summer! Introducing Our Anti-See-Through Lining
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    When the outer fabric is light-colored, even the most beautiful outfit can be ruined if it unintentionally becomes see-through. Today, we’d like to introduce a lining that solves this problem. You might associate anti-see-through linings with lightweight skirts and dresses for summer, but they’re actually useful in spring and autumn as well. T6022 Stretch Lining Read more

  • Sanwa Seni: Functional Fabrics

    Sanwa Seni: Functional Fabrics

    This time, let us introduce Sanwa Seni, a newer Japanese fabric manufacturer on ApparelX, a brand carries a wide variety of functional fabrics. Sanwa Seni Sanwa Seni is a fabric wholesaler founded in 1927.Their headquarter is in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The following is a quote from their website. With the motto of “S” = SURPRISE Read more

  • Synthetic leather and eco fur: Introducing PLANETA and GINGA

    Synthetic leather and eco fur: Introducing PLANETA and GINGA

    Recent manufacturers on ApparelX This time, let take a quick look on 2 more recent manufacturers on ApparelX, Planeta and Ginga, and their main products, which are synthetic leather and eco fur. PLANETA (Takashima Shoji) The PLANETA brand is an original brand of Takashima Shoji, which mainly handles synthetic leather and eco fur. They create Read more