components Flashcards
what are covered buttons and what are their advantage?
-buttons that have the fabric of the product on them
advantages:
-can provide an interesting contrast if a dif colour
-can blend in with the background
what are the advantages of stud fastenings?
-quick and easy to use
what are eyelets used for?
often used where lacing is used
what are the advantages of eyelets?
-they are firm when closed
-roomy when open
-hard to break/destroy
-prolong the life of the garment/product
what is ribbon often used for?
robes and decoratively on clothes and bags
what are the advantages of ribbons?
-range of colours
-decorative
-strong when knotted
what is lace used for?
as a decorative feature on dresses and vests
what are the advantages of lace?
-it’s very feminine
-decorative
what are buckles used for?
-belts
-shoes
-bags
what are the advantages of buckles?
-strong
-decorative
-available in a variety of sizes/styles
what are the advantages of zips?
-can be concealed- hidden zips
-strong when done up
-stay in position
what are the advantages of iron on/sew on motifs?
-easy to apply
-individualize products
what are the advantages of threads?
-different threads can be chosen according to fabric
-can be used for hand embroidery
what are (bias) bindings?
-narrow fabrics that can cover a seam
what are the advantages of bindings?
-available in different colours
-can be used in a decorative or functional way
what is interfacing used for?
reinforcing the stability to fabrics
what are the advantages of interfacing?
-easily fusible and applied by heat or sewing
what is conductive thread?
a thread that looks and behaves like a normal thread but conducts electricity and is very conductive
what are the advantages of conductive thread?
-it does not fray
-no loose ends of filaments apart from where it has been cut
what is conductive velcro used in?
used as a switch in electronic textile products
what are the advantages of conductive velcro (maybe even normal velcro)?
-easy to cut to size
-can be combined with conductive thread to complete the circuit
what are sewable LEDs used for?
used to attach LED’s using conductive thread
