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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.
Decorative Stitching on Car Seats – Types and the Right Thread
The types of decorative stitching on car seats – single, double, French, diamond, cross stitch – and how to choose the thread, needle, stitch length and colour.
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Core-Spun Thread – What It Is and Why It Is Used in Production
Core-spun thread combines a strong polyester core with a soft wrap. See how it is built, when it is worth it and how to choose it for series sewing.
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Skirt Hook and Bar – Where It Goes and Which to Choose
Where the hook and bar goes on a skirt, how it works with an invisible zip, and which hook and bar suits waistband, straight, pleated and jersey skirts.
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Bobbin Thread for Machine Embroidery: Which to Choose and How to Set It Up
What bobbin thread for machine embroidery is, which weight and colour to choose, how to check the tension and avoid bird's nests and breakage.
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Jacket Accessories – How to Choose the Hardware
Which accessories a jacket, parka or anorak needs – cord stoppers, eyelets, cord ends, zip pullers and snap buttons – and how to choose them for the style.
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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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Lace by the Metre – How to Calculate How Much You Need
How to calculate how many metres of lace you need for edges, frills and whole panels, how much reserve to add and when it pays to order by the roll.
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Upholstery and Leather Thread Thickness – Tex and Needle Size
How to choose upholstery and leather thread thickness: Tex, V number and ticket, a thread–needle chart, needle point types and signs of a wrong combination.
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Black, Silver or Gold Wire Hooks and Eyes – How to Choose the Colour
How to choose the colour of hooks and eyes by fabric, visibility and style – black, silver, gold or covered with thread.
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Lingerie Lace – How to Choose the Right One
How to choose lingerie lace – stretch, softness, width for thongs, briefs, bras and bodysuits, composition, colour and compatible trims.
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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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Trouser Hooks and Bars – Types and How to Choose
Types of trouser hooks and bars – sew-on, press-on, large-plate, double and adjustable – and which to choose for men's, women's, suit and workwear styles.
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Wooden Buttons for Clothing – When and Why to Choose Them
Which garments wooden buttons suit, what their advantages and limitations are and how they compare with polyester and other natural buttons.
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Wholesale Sewing Accessories – How to Order from a Manufacturer
How factories and brands buy accessories wholesale: what information to prepare, how sampling works and which factors determine the price.
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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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Bonded Thread – What It Is and Why It Is Used in Upholstery
Bonded thread: how the coating bonds the plies, why it does not fray when sewing leather and vinyl, and when it is really needed in automotive upholstery.
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Decorative Rivets for Clothing – Ideas, Finishes and Practical Tips
How to use decorative rivets on jackets, jeans, footwear and accessories – shapes, finishes, placement, backing and attachment without damaging the fabric.
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Embroidered Logos on Clothing: Threads, Fabric and Design Preparation
How to prepare an embroidered logo for polo shirts, caps, jackets and workwear: design, size, threads, stabiliser, sampling and the most common mistakes.
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Hang Tags with a QR Code and Brand Story: A Tag That Sells
How a hang tag can tell your brand story: short texts, a QR code to your website, a folded booklet tag and content examples.
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Automatic Belt Buckle – How It Works and When to Choose One
How an automatic belt buckle works – a toothed jaw or ratchet track mechanism, types, fitting, cutting the belt to size and when it is the better choice.
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Custom Logo Garment Accessories – Branded Hardware Made to Order
Which accessories can carry your brand logo, which methods are used – embossing, engraving, enamel – and how to prepare your order.
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Double-Face Satin Ribbon – How It Differs from Single-Face and When It Is Worth It
How to recognise double-face satin ribbon, which products require it and when single-face is the more sensible choice for series production.
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Wooden Buttons with a Logo – Laser Engraving and Branding
How a logo is applied to wooden buttons – laser engraving, hot-stamp branding and printing, which wood and size to choose and how to prepare the file.
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Black Zips – Why There Is No Single "Black" and How to Choose the Right One
Why black zips differ, how to choose a black zip for black fabric, when to go for navy instead and how to specify the black shade by number.
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Non-Woven Labels – An Economical, Soft Base for Information
What non-woven fabric is as a label base, what its advantages and limitations are and for which products it is a sensible choice.
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Thick Cotton Thread for Topstitching and Visible Seams – Choice, Needle and Settings
How to use thick cotton thread for decorative stitching by machine and by hand: thickness, needle, bobbin thread, stitch length and typical mistakes.
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Trouser Hook and Bar or Waistband Button – A Comparison
Trouser hook and bar or waistband button? A comparison of appearance, strength, attachment and care, plus when it is best to use both together.
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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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Labels for Plush and Textile Toys – Material, Information and Attachment
Which textile label to choose for plush and textile toys, what information it usually contains and how to sew it in securely.
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Bias Binding – What It Is, How to Sew It and How to Choose the Width
What bias binding is, why it is cut on the diagonal, which widths exist and how to sew a visible or hidden binding on a neckline, sleeve or bag.
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Baby Snap Buttons – Safety and Attachment on Bodysuits
Which snap buttons to choose for baby bodysuits, rompers and pyjamas – material, nickel-free finish, size, reinforcement and checks in production.
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Wooden Buttons Wholesale – Finishes, Colours and Ordering
What to specify when ordering wooden buttons wholesale: wood, finish, colour to sample, batch variation, logo, samples and price.
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Open-End, Closed-End and Two-Way Zips – Differences and When to Use Each
The difference between open-end, closed-end and two-way zips, how their mechanisms work and which option to choose for each product.
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Country of Origin on the Label: When and How to Write "Made in"
Is "Made in…" mandatory on the label, how is the country of origin of a garment determined and what do markets outside the EU require?
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Labels That Don't Scratch – How Cutting and Folding Make a Label Soft
Why labels scratch and what a brand can do about it: material, ultrasonic cutting, end folding and the right sewing position.
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Wholesale Labels – How to Buy Clothing Labels from a Manufacturer
A practical guide to buying labels wholesale: when to order from a manufacturer, stock versus custom labels, run sizes, samples and delivery planning.
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American, European and Japanese Care Symbols – The Differences
How American care symbols (ASTM) differ from European (ISO 3758) and Japanese ones, and how to read the label on an imported garment.
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Nickel-Free Garment Accessories – What "Nickel Free" Means
What nickel-free hardware means, which accessories fall under the REACH nickel restriction and how to choose safe rivets, eyelets and buttons.
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Wooden Buttons for Decoration and Home Textiles
How manufacturers of home textiles, bags and packaging use decorative wooden buttons – ideas, sizes, finishes and attachment.
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Clothing Hang Tag Design: Tips and Common Mistakes
Practical tips for hang tag design – from hierarchy and typefaces to the print file – and the mistakes that most often ruin a print run.
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Eco Clothing Labels – Recycled Polyester, Cotton and More Sustainable Printing
How to make your collection's labels more sustainable – tape material, amount of ink, number of labels – and how to talk about it without exaggeration.
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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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Barcodes on Clothing Labels: EAN-13, Size and Placement
Everything about the barcode on a hang tag: EAN-13 numbers, size, colours, quiet zones, placement and checking before printing the run.
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Open-End Jacket Zips – How Open-End and Two-Way YKK Vislon Zips Work
An open-end zip lets a jacket be fully unzipped, and a two-way zip lets it open from the bottom too. See how they work, how they are measured and when each is needed.
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Woven Label Artwork – How to Prepare the File
A checklist for preparing woven label artwork: file format, size, typefaces, colours, seam and fold margins – for a faster, more accurate sample.
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Leather Label Design: Rules for a Legible, Durable Logo
What a designer should know before preparing a leather label: line thickness, type size, seam margin, composition and the right production file.
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Clothing Label Design – File, Typeface, Colours and Size
How to design a clothing label that looks good at its real, small size: files, typefaces, colours, margins, seam allowance and the differences between weaving, printing and leather.
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Faux Leather or Genuine Leather for Labels: A Comparison for Brands
We compare genuine leather, faux (PU) leather and jacron for labels: look, behaviour in the wash, colours, durability and which collections each material suits.
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D-Rings – What They Are and Where They Are Used
The D-ring is the most widely used ring shape on bags, belts and backpacks. See how it works, which types exist and how to choose size and material.
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Inks and Ribbons for Printing Textile Labels – What You Need to Know
Which ink or ribbon is used for printed clothing labels, why wax ribbon is not for textiles and how the ink affects softness and durability.
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Parts of a Zip – Names and Functions (Slider, Chain, Stops)
What the parts of a zip are called, what each of them does and which ones you can customise with a logo or colour.
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Damask, Satin or Taffeta Labels – Which Weave to Choose
A comparison of the three main types of woven labels – damask, satin and taffeta: how they feel, how much detail they allow and which products each one suits.
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Designer Buttons: How a Small Detail Adds Value to a Collection
What makes a button a designer button, which materials it is made from, how it is personalised with a logo and how to plan a small run for a boutique collection.
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