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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.
Waxed Cord – What It Is, What It Is Made Of and Where It Is Used
What waxed cord is, how it is made, the differences between cotton and polyester, thicknesses and uses for hang tags, bags, leather goods, jewellery and packaging.
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Types of Cords by Material – Polyester, Cotton, Satin and Leather
A comparison of cords by material – polyester, cotton, satin, polyamide, leather and elastic – their properties, shrinkage in the wash and applications.
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Types of Cord Stoppers – Spring, Toggle, Flat and With a Loop
A short guide to the types of cord stoppers – spring, toggle, flat, with a loop and springless – how they work and in which garments, backpacks and accessories they are used.
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Drawstrings for Children's Clothing – Safety Requirements under EN 14682
What the EN 14682 standard requires for cords and drawstrings in children's clothing by zone and age group, common mistakes and safe alternatives to drawstrings.
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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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