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Apr 25, 2025

Introducing the new makers added in April 2025 [5 textile makers, 1 hardware maker]

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This is Yamazen from the ApparelX team.

In this blog, we would like to introduce the new manufacturers whose products began being carried from April 2025.


First, here is a brief introduction to each company,


・Piacere

Specializing in hybrid textiles from the Bishu and Kiryu production areas, the products currently listed are mainly fancy tweed.

As these are generally non-continuity items, please use them for one-of-a-kind pieces and similar applications. We do not carry sample cards, so please check the texture through images and videos.

Piacere textile list


・Japan Blue

A denim textile manufacturer founded in Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, offering textiles under the COLLECT brand. They also produce selvedge vintage denim, and are a manufacturer that shows a strong commitment to textile development.

One-wash and enzyme wash processing are also available, but due to the nature of the processing, reproducibility is low, so variation tends to occur easily. However, if you see that as part of its character, please feel free to contact us.

Japan Blue textile list


・Shinko

Shinko carries a wide range of interior materials under the Sincol brand, as well as textiles for bags, pouches, and miscellaneous goods. They offer many hard-to-find textiles such as woven fabrics, synthetic leather, and aluminum-coated textiles.

In addition to bag textiles, they also list textiles for interior use, so please consider new ways of using textiles. Test data and other materials can also be arranged upon request.

Shinko textile list


・Tokyo Tagawa

While also handling OEM for rain umbrellas and parasols, we carry waterproof textiles. They achieve a waterproof level different from the water-repellent performance used for apparel, for outdoor applications and more.

If you would like to make parasols or other items as novelties, please contact us and we can arrange them for you, so please feel free to inquire.

Tokyo Tagawa textile list


・Coral

They carry many textiles for bridal, dance, and stage costumes, including many hard-to-find textiles such as glittering gold textiles. The textile product names are a little unusual and distinctive.

Coral textile list


・Kamishiraishi

A manufacturer of metal hardware for apparel and bags, where craftsmen create the molds by hand. The hardware is made with careful calculation down to the angle of light reflection, and combines the warmth and softness of handcraftsmanship with beauty.

They use sand to make the molds, so the process is more artisanal than industrial, and while the price is higher than others, it is metal hardware that enhances the value of garments.

Only brass color is listed, but custom plating is also possible, so please contact us.

Kamishiraishi product list


We will also be creating articles featuring each manufacturer in the future, so please look forward to them.




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