Polkom Journal

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.

Button Strength Test – How to Check Button Detachment October 24, 2026·4 min read

Button Strength Test – How to Check Button Detachment

Discover how to measure the force needed to detach buttons or snap fasteners, which standards apply for children’s wear, and what to specify in your production.

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Flower Buttons for Kids' Clothing – Any Colour and Size, OEKO-TEX Certified October 22, 2026·1 min read

Flower Buttons for Kids' Clothing – Any Colour and Size, OEKO-TEX Certified

Flower-shaped buttons are a favourite detail on little shirts and children's dresses. We manufacture them in any colour and many sizes – safe and OEKO-TEX certified.

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Accessories for School Uniforms – Buttons, Zips and Labels October 21, 2026·4 min read

Accessories for School Uniforms – Buttons, Zips and Labels

What manufacturers need for school uniforms: durable buttons and zips, name labels, school emblems and child-safe accessories.

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Snap Buttons for Shirts, Bodysuits and Baby Clothes October 13, 2026·4 min read

Snap Buttons for Shirts, Bodysuits and Baby Clothes

Which snap buttons to choose for shirts, bodysuits and baby clothes – prong and 54-system models, sizes, nickel-free finishes and setting on thin fabrics.

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Cotton Lace by the Metre – Types and Uses October 9, 2026·4 min read

Cotton Lace by the Metre – Types and Uses

Types of cotton lace by the metre – knitted, embroidered on batiste, macramé – how to choose by width and use, and how to wash it without shrinking.

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Cords for Children's Clothing – Safety Requirements According to EN 14682 October 9, 2026·4 min read

Cords for Children's Clothing – Safety Requirements According to EN 14682

What EN 14682 requires for cords and drawstrings in children's clothing by zones and age groups, common errors, and safe cord alternatives.

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Hook and Loop for Children's Shoes and Clothing – Width, Softness, Safety October 9, 2026·4 min read

Hook and Loop for Children's Shoes and Clothing – Width, Softness, Safety

How to choose hook and loop for children's shoes and clothing – width, softness, placement of the two parts, safety and durability with frequent use and washing.

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Buttons for Children's Clothing – How to Choose Safe Polyester Buttons October 9, 2026·4 min read

Buttons for Children's Clothing – How to Choose Safe Polyester Buttons

How to choose buttons for children's and baby clothing: a safe size and shape, secure sewing, materials, washing and common production mistakes.

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Buttonhole Elastic for Clothing – Adjustable Waists for Children’s Trousers October 9, 2026·4 min read

Buttonhole Elastic for Clothing – Adjustable Waists for Children’s Trousers

What buttonhole elastic is, how the adjustable waist of children’s trousers and jeans works, which widths and buttons are used and how it is sewn in.

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Elastic for Children's Clothing – Softness, Safety and Widths October 9, 2026·4 min read

Elastic for Children's Clothing – Softness, Safety and Widths

Which elastic to choose for children's clothing: softness, pressure, widths for baby and kids' products, adjustable buttonhole elastic and safety requirements.

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Name Labels for Children’s Clothes – for Nursery, Camp and School October 9, 2026·4 min read

Name Labels for Children’s Clothes – for Nursery, Camp and School

Which type of textile name label is most practical for nursery, camp and school – sew-on or iron-on, text, material and placement.

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Wooden Buttons for Children's Clothing – Safety and Selection October 9, 2026·4 min read

Wooden Buttons for Children's Clothing – Safety and Selection

How to choose and sew wooden buttons on children's and babywear: a safe shape, finish, secure attachment and checks in production.

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Trims for Childrenswear – Safety and the Right Choice October 9, 2026·4 min read

Trims for Childrenswear – Safety and the Right Choice

How to choose elastics, cords, ribbons, lace and hook and loop for children’s clothing so they are soft, durable and safe for the youngest wearers.

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Labels for Children’s Clothing – Comfort, Safety and Requirements October 9, 2026·4 min read

Labels for Children’s Clothing – Comfort, Safety and Requirements

Which labels to use on children’s and baby clothing: soft materials, soft edges, secure sewing, the right position and mandatory composition information.

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