TRIMS

Functional Decorative

FINDINGS
The category of component materials are called Findings. It includes: Support Materials Closures Thread Elastic labels

SUPPORT MATERIALS
It enhances and preserve the shape of the garment. It influences the serviceability of the garment and hence should be compatible with the shell fabric in terms of shrinkage, elongation, elasticity, appearance retention, colorfastness, abrasion resistance etc. Presence of support materials is considered as a sign of quality.

INTERFACING
Extra layer of fabric which supplies body, shape and reinforcement to areas of a garment. Its available in woven, knits, non-woven etc. Fusible and Stitched

INTERLINING
It is an extra layer of fabric that is used strictly for warmth or stability. Used in coats and jackets and selected for insulation value. Eg Thinsulate, used for ski-pants, jackets and gloves Polyester Fleece- low cost and used in quilted fabrics

THINSULATE

POLYESTER FLEECE INTERLINING

LINING
Lining is a lightweight fabric that is sewn into a garment to give a finished appearance to garments interior. It also gives support, shape, provide opacity to sheer fabrics and provides additional warmth. Nylon & Polyester are durable and lightweight but they can build up static electricity. Acetate- inexpensive but color can change due to perspiration.

LINING
Silk lining is used for high end garments. Satins can slip on and off over other clothing with great ease. However, it tends to snag over time.

LINING

SUPPORT DEVICES

Shoulder Pads

SUPPORT DEVICES

Sleeve Header- Narrow strip sewn into the sleeve cap of tailored jackets to create a soft roll. Without it the armscye seam can collapse and wrinkle.

SUPPORT DEVICES

Collar stays and boning

SUPPORT DEVICES

Seam Tapes

CLOSURES

Closures are fastenings that may contribute to the aesthetic appeal of a garment in addition to their functional use for adjusting garment to the body.

ZIPPERS

INVISIBLE OR CONCEALED ZIPPER

BUTTONS

SHANK BUTTONS

FROG CLOSURES

LIGNES
Buttons are measured in lignes. Lignes= 1/40 of an inch or 40 lignes per inch of diameter. Therefore, 20 ligne button would be inch in diameter.

BUTTON HOLE
Horizontal Vertical

BUTTON HOLE
To select the size of the button hole, we have to measure the diameter and the thickness of the button. For a ball button, measure half the circumference of the button .

HOOKS AND EYE CLOSURES

HOOK AND LOOP TAPE/ VELCRO

SNAP FASTENERS
Sewn into the garment (light wt. to medium) Attached mechanically (Medium to heavy wt.)

SNAP TAPE

BELTS

THREAD
Threads are selected on the basis of : Color Size Strength Elasticity Colorfastness Ability to form stitches

THREAD
Cotton Silk Nylon Polyester

TYPES OF THREAD

Spun thread- Staple fibers that are twisted together to form the thread. Core spun thread- Spun Nylon or polyester core that is strong and elastic. It is then wrapped with cotton or any other spun fiber that is resistance to heat. Monofilament thread- Very strong and inexpensive but slippery and stiff. Multifilament thread- It is made of several filaments twisted together. More elastic and specially used for knits.

THREAD

The size of the thread is measured withTex. Larger the number, larger is the diameter of the thread.

ELASTIC
Made of Rubber or Spandex fiber, covered with polyester, cotton etc. Woven, knitted and braided

LABELS

Labels are printed or woven attachments to garments that provide written information.

LABELS

Flat labels Folded labels Folded loop labels

TRIMS- PIN TUCKS, PIPING

Linear Trims

FAGOTING, CORDING

NARROW FABRIC TRIMS

Ribbons Satin Ribbons

GROSGRAIN RIBBON

VELVET RIBBONS

NOVELTY RIBBON

PICOT EDGE RIBBON

RUCHING RIBBONS

PASSEMENTERIE

LACE

MACHINES FOR PRODUCING LACES

Leavers machine Raschel knit machines Schiffli embroidery machines

EMBROIDERY

Monogram

EMBROIDERY

Cutwork

EMBROIDERY

Trapunto

PRINTING
Screen Printing Heat Transfer

RUFFLES AND FLOUNCES

SMOCKING