EXECUTIVE PAGESDifferent Types of Garments Trimming
Shrinkage: If trims become shrinkage by wash-
ing or ironing as a result appearance of the gar-
ment may be hampered. And ultimately garment
will not be wearable. So the shrink ability of the
fabric and the trimming should be checked earli-
er.
Color fastness: Colorfastness is very important
for trimming. If fastness become poor then gar-
ment will be also poor appearance. The color of
trimming should not be faded due to washing or
exposure to sunlight.
Rust: The trimmings which are made from metal,
Various types of garment accessoriesthen material should become rust free. If rusting
occurs they will create spot on garment. So be- Select to suit the color, design and texture of the fab-
fore using in garments then obviously check that ric, the style and use of the garment and the position
is electroplated.of the placket. Also consider the age and sex of the
Comfort ability: Trimming should become hygienic wearer. Fasteners are decorative and functional. Al-
ways fasteners should be fixed on to double materialand obviously comfortable.
for strength. They should be fixed in such a way that
Fastenersthe right side of the garment laps over the left side for
A fastener is the essential part of a fastening sys- women and the left laps over the right for men. But-
tem used to hold together at least two pieces of tons and buttonholes are generally used for men's
material. It is typically a single item (button) that shirt, trousers etc., just as press buttons, hooks and
often works in concert with another device (but- eyes are used for ladies cholies and children's dress-
es.tonhole).
Apparel fasteners may be permanent or tempo-
rary. Permanent fastenings, such as stitching and
fusing, create form and shape in tailored garments.
Temporary fasteners take many forms, including
basting used to hold fabrics in place before per-
manent machine stitching is applied. Temporary
fasteners, such as hook and eye closures for bras,
can adjust garment size.Fastener types:
This include press button, hook and eye, button and
button hole, zippers, tapes and elastic.
Press button:
Theseare
used to hold
edges that will
not have much
Point to consider
strain when the
While selecting these fasteners they must be free garment is
from rust and with laundering they must not break. worn.
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