EXECUTIVE PAGESThere are two sections in this a stud and a socket.
This fastener is ideal for sportswear and kidswear.
Hook and eyes: These are used on the placket
where there is crosswise strain. Eyes: The eyes are
curved or straight and are made of metal. Loops:
There are two types of loop. They are Thread loop
and Fabric loop.
Buttons and Buttonholes:Types of
Buttons
finest, most beautiful buttons that are available.
These are finely crafted lustrous premium products.
Polyester Buttons: Most buttons today are made
of plastic, a suitable material for the job as it is in-
expensive and fairly strong. They are also used to
replicate the various button types.
Horn Buttons: The horn of water buffalo is usually
wasted when the rest of the animal is processed for
food. Utilizing this resource to make buttons is a
great way to make beautiful buttons from a sustain-
able source while reducing waste.
Bone Buttons:The unwanted bones are carved into
unique and striking buttons.
Wood Buttons: Wood is used throughout the world
for innumerable tasks and purposes.
Zippers:
These fasteners are available in a wide variety of
colors, lengths and types. Several type of speciali-
These are functional as well as decorative. Con- ty zippers are available. Three basic types of zipper
trasting color or self colored buttons can be used. are conventional, separating and invisible zippers.
Buttonholes are slits cut in garments to hold the All zippers consist of either a chain of metal or plas-
buttons in place. The raw edges of the slits are fin- tic teeth or a synthetic coil joined to fabric tapes.
ished with buttonhole stitches.Chains and coils are made in many weights and
Buttons should be selected to suit the color, design
and texture of the fabric and also the style of the
garment. Two types-shank buttons and buttons with
holes are most commonly used. Button maybe made
of self fabrics, bone, glass, metal, plastics etc.sizes, spirals of polyester or nylon. Coil zippers are
lighter in weight, and usually more flexible, than chain
zippers. Unlike metal, they will not rust, and they
are available in more colors. Metal zippers are less
affected by heat.
Zipper tapes are woven, generally of cotton or a blend
of cotton and polyester. Some tapes for coil zippers
are stabilized nylon or polyester knit. Zippers are
opened and closed by means of a slider or runner
with a handle like tab that moves it up and down the
Types of Buttons
coil or chain. Top and bottom stops keep the slider
Mother of Pearl Buttons: These buttons are the from running off the zipper with metal teeth.Button hole may be placed vertically or horizontally
on the garment. Whether the buttonhole is vertical
or horizontal, buttons are placed exactly on the cen-
tre front line.
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