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Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
Woven Size Labels – S, M, L and Numeric Sizes
A separate size label or one combined with the brand label? How to choose the weave, fold and size marking – letter, numeric and children's sizes.
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Clothing Label Sizes: What Size Label to Choose for Your Garments
Indicative clothing label sizes – brand label, size label, care label and hang tag – and how the size depends on the logo, the product and the fold.
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Hang Tag Sizes: Standard Formats for Cardboard Hang Tags
Which hang tag sizes are most common, which format suits which garment and what to plan for the hole, edges and barcode.
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Hook and Bar Sizes – How to Choose for the Waistband
How to choose a hook and bar size – which parameters to measure, how waistband width and thickness determine the model and how to request a sample.
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Herringbone Tape Widths – Chart by Application
A chart of herringbone tape widths – 10, 15, 20, 25 mm and wider – and which application each suits: reinforcement, binding, ties, handles and straps.
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Imitation Horn Button Sizes – Chart in Lignes and mm
A chart of imitation horn button sizes in lignes and millimetres, recommendations by garment type and how to measure a button and buttonhole correctly.
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Cord End and Aglet Sizes According to Cord Diameter
How to determine the inner diameter and length of a cord end for your cord – correct measurement, a chart by product and common sizing mistakes.
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Belt Buckle Sizes According to Belt Width
A chart of belt buckle sizes by belt width, how to measure the inner width and opening height and which sizes are standard.
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Eyelet Sizes – Inner Diameter, Flange and Shank Height
How eyelets are measured – inner diameter, outer flange and shank height – and which size to choose for laces, cords, leather, curtains and canvas.
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Fabric-Covered Button Sizes – Chart in Ligne, mm and Fabric Circle
A chart of fabric-covered button sizes in ligne and millimetres, with an approximate fabric circle and advice on which size to choose for which garment or piece of furniture.
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Bone Button Sizes – Chart in Ligne and Millimetres
A full chart of bone button sizes – from small shirt buttons to large coat buttons – and how to choose the right size for the style.
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Metal Zip Sizes – What No. 3, No. 5 and No. 8 Mean
What metal zip numbers mean, which size is used for which product and how to find out the size of a zip you already have.
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Ribbon Widths in mm – Chart and Uses
A chart of textile ribbon widths in mm and inches, and which widths are used for bows, bindings, ties, packaging and decoration.
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Wire Hook and Eye Sizes – How to Choose a Hook for the Fabric
How to choose the size of the hook and eye according to the fabric, position and load – a chart by product, numbering and practical tips.
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YKK Invisible Zip – Chain Sizes and Lengths for Dresses, Skirts and Trousers
Which coil size and what length of YKK Conceal zip to choose for a dress, skirt, trousers and blouse – a chart and measuring rules.
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Woven Label Sizes – How to Choose Width and Length
How to determine the right size of a woven label – visible part, overall length, folds, seam allowance and approximate sizes by position on the garment.
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Organza Ribbon Widths – From 3 mm to 10 cm and When to Use Which
A chart of organza ribbon widths from 3 mm to 10 cm, with inch conversion, and a practical guide to which width suits pouches, boxes, wedding décor and clothing.
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Embroidery Thread Weight: No. 30, 40 and 60 – When to Use Which
What numbers 30, 40 and 60 mean for embroidery threads, how they relate to Tex and denier, which needle to choose and when to change the density.
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Cord Thickness for Clothing – A Chart by Product and Eyelet Compatibility
Which cord thickness to choose for a hood, joggers, jacket, gym bag or backpack and how to match the cord to the inner diameter of the eyelet, buttonhole and stopper.
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Leather Thread Thickness: Tex, Numbers and mm – A Chart
A chart of leather thread thickness: Tex, V number, ticket and mm, matched to the product, the needle and the stitch length for machine and hand sewing.
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Invisible Zip Length – How to Choose and Shorten It
How an invisible zip is measured, what length you need for skirts, dresses and cushions (20 cm, 60 cm etc.) and how to shorten an invisible zip from the bottom with a bartack.
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Long Metal Zips – How to Measure and Shorten Them (60 cm, 90 cm and Longer)
How to measure a metal zip, which lengths are used for jeans, jackets and coats (60 cm, 90 cm and longer) and how to shorten a metal zip step by step.
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