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Components Flashcards

1
Q

What is a fastening

A

A fastening is a component used for closing products for fit, security or for enhancement

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2
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Advantages of zips?

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One of the most secure fastenings

Reasonably quick and easy to apply to products

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3
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What are zips usually made from?

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Woven cotton, polyester and poly cotton

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4
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How are most buttons attached?

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Mostly buttonholes but they can be attached by loops

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5
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Disadvantages of buttons?

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Can be damaged in the wash or dissolve in dry cleaning chemicals

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6
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Advantages of buttons?

A

They fasten

They can enhance a product through matching or contrasting colours

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7
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When are hook and eyes used?

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They are used when a flat fastening is needed

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8
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How can hook and eyes be attached?

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They can be hand or machine sewn in place and also come in tape form

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9
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Advantages of Velcro?

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Quick application
Safe and easy to use
Washes well and is hard wearing

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10
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Disadvantages of Velcro?

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Not suitable for finer fabrics and can pick up other fibres over time

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11
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Advantages of press studs?

A

Cheap

Easy application

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12
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Advantages of eyelets and lacing?

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Can be decorative and allows adjustment for fit of the product

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13
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Advantages of buckles?

A

Allows adjustment

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14
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What garments are toggles found on?

A

Duffle coats and rucksacks

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15
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What garments are drawstrings found on?

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Coats, jackets, wristbands and bags

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16
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What’s the function of sewing threads?

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To hold fabric pieces together, add fastening and decorations
E.e. Cotton and polyester

17
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What is the function of sewing threads?

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To hold fabric pieces together, add fastenings and decoration

18
Q

What is the function of beads and sequins?

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To decorate with colour and texture and catch the light.

19
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What is the function of ribbons, bindings, cords and braids?

A

To add decorative edgings or decorative features. To be used as ties, and fastenings.

20
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What is the function of interfacing?

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To aid sewing, add strength, give shape and structure or to be used as a bonding glue

21
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What is the function of pre-manufactured motifs?

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To speed up decorative process and add a feature

22
Q

What is the function of shoulder pads

A

To add shape and definition to the shoulder of the garment

23
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What is the function of rivets?

A

To add strength and decoration

24
Q

What is the function of LED bulbs?

A

To add decoration, make visible in the dark and increase security

25
Q

What is the function of boning?

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To add rigidity and structure.

26
Q

What is the function of elastic?

A

To add stretch and reduce fullness to waists, cuffs, hems or stitched into the body.

27
Q

What are PCMs?

A

Phase- changing materials

28
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What to PCMs do?

A

They reacts to the surroundings .e.g. change in temperature

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