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Featured posts on ApparelX page
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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… Read more
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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… 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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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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Chambray – Introducing Japanese Fabric Manufacturer
CHAMBRAY We had the wonderful opportunity to have someone from Chambray come in and tell us about the company and their fabrics so let me introduce them in this article today. Chambray is a Tokyo-based casual fabric/textile manufacturer, founded in 1984, that focuses on yarn-dyed fabrics. They produce both in Japan and overseas, keeping stocks… Read more
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Placing a Custom Color Fabric Order
We often get inquiries on custom color fabrics so I wanted to write down some (hopefully) useful information regarding placing orders for custom color fabric orders. Please be aware that this is separate from creating custom fabric. While most Japanese fabric manufacturers do custom colors for their existing fabrics, here are some things to watch… Read more
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YKK zippers @ ApparelX
A Legacy of Innovation: YKK Zippers in Japan YKK, short for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, has been a pioneering force in the global zipper industry since its founding in Japan in 1934. Renowned for its commitment to quality and precision, YKK zippers are widely recognized for their durability, smooth functionality, and attention to detail. While YKK… Read more
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Popular Japanese Fabric Manufacturers/Suppliers
ApparelX introducing 4 japanese fabric manufacturers and some of their fabrics that we carry. From wovens and knits, lace to japanese denim, we ship worldwide. In this blog, we introduce the japanese fabric manufacturers VANCET, SUNWELL, FUJISAKI TEXTILE, KUMOI BEAUTY. Read more