
Hello. This is Kayaba from the ApparelX Trend Blog.
Today, I’d like to introduce Kasai’s (QUEEN ACE) tapes and cords, which are now available for purchase on ApparelX.
Manufacturer page: https://www.apparelx.jp/search.php?maker=162
It is Kasai’s original brand for planning and manufacturing tape and cord products. They originally made and sold sewing thread, and this was the brand used for that business; they also now develop tape and cord products.
Since they also manufacture yarn, they produce their tapes with great attention to the material and weaving method.
First, here is a list of the products we have posted on ApparelX for this release.
| Product number | Product name | Description | Specifications | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0010 | PP tape herringbone weave | It is the lightest of all fibers, with a specific gravity of about 0.9, which is lighter than water, so it floats. It also does not absorb moisture, so it has excellent resistance to mold and bacteria. It is resistant to chemicals, but please note that it is somewhat weak to heat. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 0.8 mm Available sizes: 20mm / 25mm | 100% polypropylene |
| 0012 | PP tape 1.2MM thickness | It is the lightest of all fibers, with a specific gravity of about 0.9, which is lighter than water, so it floats. It also does not absorb moisture, so it has excellent resistance to mold and bacteria. It is resistant to chemicals, but please note that it is somewhat weak to heat. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.2MM Available sizes: 12mm / 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% polypropylene |
| 0016 | PP tape 1.7MM thickness | It is the lightest of all fibers, with a specific gravity of about 0.9, which is lighter than water, so it floats. It also does not absorb moisture, so it has excellent resistance to mold and bacteria. It is resistant to chemicals, but please note that it is somewhat weak to heat. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.7 mm Available sizes: 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% polypropylene |
| 0030 | PP tape single stitch | It is the lightest of all fibers, with a specific gravity of about 0.9, which is lighter than water, so it floats. It also does not absorb moisture, so it has excellent resistance to mold and bacteria. It is resistant to chemicals, but please note that it is somewhat weak to heat. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: Available sizes: 30mm / 38mm | 100% polypropylene |
| 1027 | Nylon flow (heavy) | This satin-like thick flow, with a weave pattern that is barely noticeable, fully showcases the luxurious luster of nylon yarn. The understated weave pattern works well not only with nylon textile, but also with canvas, PVC, leather, and more, giving the product an elegant finish. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.4 mm Available sizes: 10mm / 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% nylon |
| 1034 | Seat belt tube weave | By weaving strong nylon yarn into a tube-like shape, we achieved a soft grip. The voluminous herringbone weave has a strong presence and gives products a premium finish. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 2.5 mm Available sizes: 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% nylon |
| 1038 | Nylon feather tape | By making hollow nylon yarn with a hollow center into a thick-flow weave, we created a tape that is durable, high quality, and lightweight. While maintaining strength and quality, this tape is about 20% lighter, helping to reduce product weight and the burden on the body. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.4 mm Available sizes: 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% nylon |
| 1039 | Tender | By weaving strong nylon yarn at extremely high density, we created a sturdy tape. Thick, firm, and tightly woven, it is suitable for applications where strength is required, for military-inspired products, and also serves as a core material to support self-standing bags. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 2.1 mm Available sizes: 38mm / 50mm | 100% nylon |
| 1048 | N line | Made with two different types of nylon yarn. We wove two yarns into the warp: a standard lustrous filament type (continuous filament) and a spun type with a cotton-like matte feel (short fibers). By piece dyeing this tape woven in natural color, the center line emerges due to differences in dye absorption and material texture.) | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 2.mm Available sizes: 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% nylon |
| 1049 | 84 fine cord | This thin, lightweight, and durable nylon 84 fine cord is ideal for outdoor applications. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.4mm Available sizes: 10mm / 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm | 100% nylon |
| 1065 | Silky Touch | Using hollow nylon yarn, this product combines durability and lightness. In addition, a unique pre-treatment of the yarn gives it an elegant twill weave. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 2.3 mm Available sizes: 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm ※15mm is black only. | 98% nylon, 2% polyester |
| 1070 | Recycled nylon 2 ridges | Why not work together to create a sustainable society by using recycled nylon material? Our recycled nylon series uses yarn made from waste material generated during factory production processes. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.4 mm Available sizes: 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% nylon (uses recycled material) |
| 1071 | Recycled nylon 84 fine cord | We made this tape, made with highly pure recycled nylon yarn, into a standard item. Its texture and performance are almost the same as regular nylon tape. With a recycled yarn content of 85-100%, it is an essential item for developing products with a sustainable theme. | 1 roll: 50m Available sizes: 10mm / 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% recycled nylon |
| 2120 | Acrylic stitch weave | A tape woven with short acrylic fibers that have a short pile like cotton has a plump, soft, and warm texture. Acrylic fiber has good dyeability, so vivid colors are possible. | 1 roll: 50m Available sizes: 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% acrylic |
| 2130 | Thick twill tube | Acrylic material has the greatest feature of having a natural cotton-like feel while not having to worry about color fading. Thick acrylic yarn of a coarse count has been woven into a dense, thick, and heavy twill. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 3.0 mm Available sizes: 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% acrylic |
| 2131 | [New Standard] Acrylic tape | Acrylic material has the greatest feature of having a natural cotton-like feel while not having to worry about color fading. With New Standard, we focused on reducing surface unevenness to the absolute minimum and weaving it into a plump, soft texture. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 2.6 mm Available sizes: 10mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm 10mm is black only | 100% acrylic |
| 2133 | Comfort acrylic tape | Because it has no rebound and conforms to the shape of the hand holding it, it is exceptionally easy to grip. By weaving a tubular acrylic tape together with a core yarn made of the same material, we created a plump, soft tape. | 1 roll: 25m thickness: approx. 4.0 mm Available sizes: 38mm | 100% acrylic |
| 2141 | Acrylic tape [Value] | Acrylic material has the greatest feature of having a natural cotton-like feel while not having to worry about color fading. By tightly weaving fine-count acrylic yarn into a high-density canvas-like structure, we created a thin, firm, and finely textured tape. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.7 mm Available sizes: 10mm / 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% acrylic |
| 2810 | Cushion cord | By using sponge material for the core, the cushion cord achieves flexibility and elasticity. This elasticity, along with a slight stretch, reduces the stress on the body caused by the weight of luggage. | 1 roll: 8Φx50m random 6Φx100 random Available sizes: 8Φ / 6Φ | nylon, EPDM sponge |
| 3031 | ESTY polyester tape | Made with specially processed polyester yarn commonly used in sports jerseys. This yarn is characterized by being made softer to the touch by using heat to expand the fibers and make them bulkier. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.4 mm Available sizes: 10mm / 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm | 100% polyester |
| 3045 | ESTY PAD | Making a shoulder pad for a bag requires cutting the textile, wrapping the core material, and sewing it, which takes time and effort. Our "ESTY PAD" is delivered as a semi-finished product with the core material inserted into a tube-woven tape. | Available size: 55mm | 100% polyester |
| 3801 | Ecotel | By using 83% recycled yarn from PET bottles, this is a polyester tape with environmental awareness. By weaving it with specially processed polyester yarn commonly used in sports jerseys, it is soft and tightly woven, yet has a pleasant feel against the skin. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 1.4 mm Available sizes: 10mm / 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 30mm / 38mm / 50mm (black only) | 83% recycled polyester, 17% regular polyester |
| 4131 | Stone wash | After dyeing, the cotton tape is stone-washed to give it a vintage look. A tape woven thick and soft to the same specifications as New Standard (acrylic) is abraded with pumice, causing the color to peel away and creating a brushed texture for an even softer finish. | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 3.1 mm Available sizes: 30mm / 38mm | 100% cotton |
| 4337 | LOHAS rayon/linen tape | Spun linen and rayon yarn are woven thickly and firmly into an oxford-like structure of about 3 mm. Its natural melange-like texture and rugged, chunky weave create a strong presence and suit a LOHAS lifestyle that is conscious of the environment. Upon request, | 1 roll: 50m thickness: approx. 3.5 mm Color: ecru Available sizes: 30mm / 38mm | 70% rayon, 30% linen |
| 5060 | Mix stitch | Mix Stitch was created by twisting together polyester yarn dyed in three different colors to a specification that can be used with sewing machines. | 1 roll: 500m thickness: Available sizes: #6 count | 100% polyester |
As you can see from the product descriptions, each product is made with great care and attention to detail.
Here, I would like to introduce a few of them.
Using hollow nylon yarn, it combines durability and lightness.
In addition, a unique pre-treatment of the yarn gives it an elegant twill weave.
With a rich volume while remaining lightweight, it reduces the burden on the body and is a signature QUEEN ACE tape designed to deliver a soft, silk-like feel.


By making hollow nylon yarn with a hollow center into a thick-flow weave, it is finished as a durable, high-quality, and lightweight tape.
This tape, which is about 20% lighter while maintaining strength and quality, can reduce product weight and lessen the burden on the body.
Also, because this yarn does not have a perfectly round fiber cross-section, it diffuses light irregularly and has more luster than usual.
The satin-like thick-flow weave makes that luster stand out even more, creating a premium feel.


Making a shoulder pad for a bag requires cutting the textile, wrapping the core material, and sewing it, which takes time and effort.
Our "ESTY PAD" is delivered as a semi-finished product with the core material inserted into a tube-woven tape.
Not only does it save time and effort, but because there are no seams, it has a clean and beautiful appearance.


There is a rich selection of various patterns (especially botanical styles), so please take a look!