Blog on Accessories for Fashion, Furniture, Footwear & Bags

Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.

Does Cotton Thread Shrink? Washing, Ironing and Seam Care
October 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Does Cotton Thread Shrink? Washing, Ironing and Seam Care

How much and when cotton thread shrinks, why seams pucker after washing and how to avoid the problem when sewing and caring for garments.

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Why Elastic Loses Its Stretch – Washing, Temperature and Mistakes in Choosing
October 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Why Elastic Loses Its Stretch – Washing, Temperature and Mistakes in Choosing

The reasons elastic in clothing goes slack or "perishes", and what the manufacturer and the consumer can do to make it last longer.

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Washing Clothes with Coconut Buttons – Care and Common Mistakes
October 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Washing Clothes with Coconut Buttons – Care and Common Mistakes

How to wash, dry and iron clothes with coconut buttons without damaging the natural material, and which care instructions to put on the label.

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