Manufacturer · Fashion & Home Accessories
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.
Custom Care and Composition Labels with Logo: How to Prepare the Data and Order
Step by step: what data to prepare for custom care and composition labels, how to organise the variants and how an order runs from sample to series.
Read more
Hang Tags for Clothing: What to Print on Them
A practical checklist of what to put on a garment's hang tag – front and back, mandatory and optional, with an example layout of the fields.
Read more
Picot Elastic (Scalloped Elastic) – A Decorative Edge for Lingerie
Picot or scalloped elastic: a narrow soft elastic with decorative loops along the edge. Where it is used, how to choose it and how to sew it so the edge stays visible.
Read more
Press-On Snaps with Pliers or Sew-On Snap Fasteners – Which to Choose
A comparison of press-on snaps applied with pliers and sew-on snap fasteners: attachment, tools, strength, visibility, fabrics and series production.
Read more
Coconut Button Sizes – Ligne, Millimetres and Choice by Garment
A chart of coconut button sizes in ligne and millimetres, recommendations for shirts, dresses, cardigans and bags, and how to match the buttonhole to the button.
Read more
Men's Button-Front Pyjamas – Which Buttons to Choose for Comfort and Washing
Pyjama buttons must be comfortable to sleep in, withstand frequent washing and suit the fabric. Sizes, profile, materials and production mistakes for men's pyjamas.
Read more
Storing Thread – How to Preserve Strength and Colour
How to store threads in the warehouse and factory so they keep their strength, colour and smooth running – conditions, arrangement, rotation and signs of aged thread.
Read more
Metal Button Finishes – Nickel, Antique, Gold and Gunmetal
An overview of metal button finishes – from gloss nickel to antique brass and gunmetal – with practical advice on durability, coordination and sample approval.
Read more
Rivets for Bags and Leather – Double-Cap Rivets and Attachment
How to choose rivets for bags, belts and leather: double-cap rivets, post length relative to thickness, holes, finishes and fitting handles and straps.
Read more
Brass Buckles – Solid Brass or Brass-Tone Finish
What brass buckles are, how solid brass differs from zinc alloy with a brass finish, how a patina develops and how to care for them.
Read more
How to Wash Lace – Caring for Lace Garments and Lingerie
How to wash lace by hand and in the machine, at what temperature and with which detergent, how to dry and iron it and how to refresh yellowed white and vintage lace.
Read more
Leather Labels for Hats: Beanies, Baseball Caps and Flat Caps
How to choose and sew on a leather label for a beanie, baseball cap or flat cap: sizes, shapes, materials and practical production tips.
Read more
Metal Zips for Bags and Backpacks – Size, Finish and Slider
How to choose a metal zip for a bag or backpack: size according to load, two-way sliders, a finish that matches the hardware and a branded slider.
Read more
Cord Stoppers for Backpacks, Bags and Outdoor Gear
How to choose cord stoppers for backpacks, bags, sacks, tents and covers – types, shock cord, attachment to the product and resistance to cold and sun.
Read more
Metal Eyelets for Clothing – Hoodies, Trousers and Jackets
Metal eyelets for clothing – for drawcords on hoodies, trousers and jackets, decorative openings and corsets. Size, material, washing and coordination with the hardware.
Read more
Metal Logo Plates for Hats: Caps, Beanies and Brimmed Hats
How to choose and fit a metal logo plate on a peaked cap, a winter beanie or a brimmed hat – size, shape, attachment and combination with other labels.
Read more
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.
Read more
What Imitation Horn Buttons Are and How They Are Made
Imitation horn buttons are polyester buttons cast to reproduce the veining and tone of natural horn. How they are made and where they are used.
Read more
Washing Fabric-Covered Buttons – How to Protect Them from Rust and Wear
Rules for washing fabric-covered buttons – when machine washing is possible, when only dry cleaning, where rust stains come from and how to choose wash-resistant buttons.
Read more
Tent Zips – What Size and Type to Choose
Which tent zip to choose – size by entrance, mesh and pockets, slider type and why a tent zip splits.
Read more
Button Sizes: Ligne (L) and Millimetres – Chart
What 24L means, how many millimetres one ligne is and what button size to choose for a shirt, jacket, coat or cardigan – with a conversion chart.
Read more
Custom Cord Stoppers with Logo – Relief, Engraving and Colour Matching
How cord stoppers with logo are made – marking methods, metal or plastic, file preparation, sampling, coordination with cord ends and price factors.
Read more
Imitation Horn Coat Buttons – How to Choose Size and Style
How to choose imitation horn buttons for a coat: size by model, holes or shank, number of buttons, profile and tone relative to the wool fabric.
Read more
Minimum Font Size for Woven Labels – What Detail Can Be Woven and What Cannot
How small the text on a woven label can be, why thin lines disappear and how to adjust the design before ordering a sample.
Read more
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.
Read more
Organza Ribbon for Gifts and Packaging – Choice and Ideas
How to choose organza ribbon for gifts and retail packaging – width by item, colours, combinations with tags and practical tips for packing in volume.
Read more
Metal Buckles with Logo – Made to Your Design
How metal buckles with logo are made – branding methods, bespoke design and shape, materials and finishes, the process from design to series and price factors.
Read more
Herringbone Tape Bag Handles – Width, Length and Sewing
How to choose tape for the handles of cotton totes and bags – width, length for hand and shoulder carry, material, stitching that does not tear, and branding.
Read more
Stretch Lace – Types, Widths and Uses
What stretch lace is, which types and widths exist, how to choose it by stretch and composition and how it is sewn onto lingerie, swimwear and fitted garments.
Read more
Trouser Hooks and Bars Wholesale – How to Order for a Garment Factory
A practical guide to ordering trouser hooks and bars wholesale: type and size, material and finish, attachment, samples, quantities and what to include in your inquiry.
Read moreLooking for a specific model, colour or size?
Send us an inquiry with a description or photo – you will receive an offer, samples and a production lead time.