What are Garment Accessories? Garment is an ensemble of fabric and accessories. Without accessories, the garment remains incomplete. For manufacturing a garment without fabric various types of materials or accessories are also used; some are part of the garments such as buttons, zippers, and interlining, while others are used for decorating and enhancing the product […]
What is Garment Packaging? Garment packaging is the final process in the production of garments, which prepares the finished merchandise for delivery to the customer. These operations come under the materials handling methods and are no less important than other systems used in the factory. After completing the entire manufacturing task, apparel is required to
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What is Lining? Lining refers to an inner layer of fabric which is sewn with garment, typically to provide a smooth and finished appearance, enhance comfort, or improve the drape of the outer fabric. Basically linings are usually used for a functional purpose of a garment rather than a decorative. Lining is used to help
What is Lining? A lining is a separate, but attached, supportive or inner garment fabric or fabric construction that conceals or covers the inside garment construction. Lining is one kind of trimming used on the underside of garments and next to the skin. It is usually a functional part of a garment rather than a
What is Interlining in Garments? To retain the shapes of various garment panels, a type of fabric secured between the two ply of fabric in a garment by means of fusing or sewing is known as interlining. It helps to give desired shape or to improve the aesthetics and/or performance. Interlining is an important accessory
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What is Interfacing? Interfacing is an interior construction fabric that is positioned between plies of fashion fabric. Though it is also called interlining but there are few differences between interfacing and interlining. Interfacing is a supportive fabric placed between the facing and garment fabric. Although hidden from view, it is a critical part of garment
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What is Button? Various kinds of accessories are used on Garments. Among those accessories button is the most commonly used type of fastener, comprising a disk, ball, or dome-shaped fastener secured to one panel of fabric and joined to another panel of fabric by means of drawing it through a buttonhole. Normally a button is
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What is Zipper? A zipper, zip, fly, or zip fastener, formerly known as a clasp locker; is a popular device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric. It is used in clothing, luggage, and other bags, sporting goods, camping gear, and other daily-use items. The ‘zipper’ was introduced in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Fair
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