Components Flashcards
What is a fastening
A fastening is a component used for closing products for fit, security or for enhancement
Advantages of zips?
One of the most secure fastenings
Reasonably quick and easy to apply to products
What are zips usually made from?
Woven cotton, polyester and poly cotton
How are most buttons attached?
Mostly buttonholes but they can be attached by loops
Disadvantages of buttons?
Can be damaged in the wash or dissolve in dry cleaning chemicals
Advantages of buttons?
They fasten
They can enhance a product through matching or contrasting colours
When are hook and eyes used?
They are used when a flat fastening is needed
How can hook and eyes be attached?
They can be hand or machine sewn in place and also come in tape form
Advantages of Velcro?
Quick application
Safe and easy to use
Washes well and is hard wearing
Disadvantages of Velcro?
Not suitable for finer fabrics and can pick up other fibres over time
Advantages of press studs?
Cheap
Easy application
Advantages of eyelets and lacing?
Can be decorative and allows adjustment for fit of the product
Advantages of buckles?
Allows adjustment
What garments are toggles found on?
Duffle coats and rucksacks
What garments are drawstrings found on?
Coats, jackets, wristbands and bags
What’s the function of sewing threads?
To hold fabric pieces together, add fastening and decorations
E.e. Cotton and polyester
What is the function of sewing threads?
To hold fabric pieces together, add fastenings and decoration
What is the function of beads and sequins?
To decorate with colour and texture and catch the light.
What is the function of ribbons, bindings, cords and braids?
To add decorative edgings or decorative features. To be used as ties, and fastenings.
What is the function of interfacing?
To aid sewing, add strength, give shape and structure or to be used as a bonding glue
What is the function of pre-manufactured motifs?
To speed up decorative process and add a feature
What is the function of shoulder pads
To add shape and definition to the shoulder of the garment
What is the function of rivets?
To add strength and decoration
What is the function of LED bulbs?
To add decoration, make visible in the dark and increase security
What is the function of boning?
To add rigidity and structure.
What is the function of elastic?
To add stretch and reduce fullness to waists, cuffs, hems or stitched into the body.
What are PCMs?
Phase- changing materials
What to PCMs do?
They reacts to the surroundings .e.g. change in temperature
