All trimmings are accessories but all accessories are not trimmings

INTRODUCTION
To full fill the design objectives we need different kind of materials. Trims and accessories are
the most important element for making garments. Fabrics are the main material, which used
for garment manufacturing. We need other materials also, which make the garments aesthetic,
functional and commercially required. Usually other than fabrics these materials used for making
garments are called trims and accessories.

Functional Trims are an integral part of garment structure and use. They serve a specific purpose
in garments performance and their aesthetic contributions are optional.
Appropriate Trim selections can make an ordinary garment Special. The garments with wrong
trims cannot be marketable. High quality trims can make otherwise inexpensive garments look
outstanding while cheap buttons or laces can ruin the appeal of well-made garment. For an
example, Lace trims and ruffles on little girls dresses are more important to the gift market and
fashion scene.

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Trims
Label (S)
Button
Zipper
Padding
Interlining
Down
Elastic
Thread
Twill Tape
Stopper
String/ Draw Cord
Piping Cord
Emblem
Logo print
D- Ring
Swivel Hook
Eyelet/ Grommet
Collar Stay
Cord Bell
Buckle
Rivet
Weaving belt
Hook & Eye
Velcro tape
Seam sealing tape
Shoulder pad
Cable (Steel ware)
Adjuster
Rocco
Elastic Threads
Shoulder Tape

Accessories
Poly bag
Elastic bag
Mini Poly bag
Master Carton
Inner carton
Size clip
P. P. band
Tag pin
Brass pin
Collar stand
Safety pin
Gum tape
Arrow sticker
Scotch tape
Barcode Sticker
Defect indicator
Tissue paper
Back board
Neck board
Butterfly
Numbering stickers
Hanger
Size sticker
Carton pad
Both side tape
Plastic staple
Iron seal
Clip
Ball Chain
Size Tag
Carton Sticker
Safety Sticker
Plastic clip

Trims:
The raw materials used in sewing room other than fabric are called Trims. On the other hand we
can say that which materials are directly attached with the fabric to make a garment are called
trims.

 Label (S): Label is a tag that gives a description of the performance an inherent in a
fabric for the purpose of aiding the consumer in selection. A label is a part of garments
which indicates the various instructions about garments. Label is attached with garments
by swing. There are following types of label are availableTypes of Label:

Main Label: Contains buyer name or brand name.

Size Label: Contains garments size.
Care Label: Provides information about washing, ironing, drying etc.
Integrated Label: Contains main label, care label, and size label in a combination.

Main label

Size label

Care label

Integrated Label
Button: Button is a knob or disc which can be attached to the garments as a means of
fastening or ornamentation. Button is made of bone, pearl, synthetic material like
polyester, nylon, acrylic, metal. Mostly use metal & plastic.
The size of button is express as ligne where 1Ligne = 0.635m. At 1st button diameter is measure
through slide calipers & converted in to ligne. Sewing machine may be single thread or double
thread lock stitch machine.
1 gross = 144 button

1 Grand gross = 12 gross = 12 * 144 = 1728 button

According to the number of hole button can be classified as two types 2-hole button
4-hole button

Zipper: A fastening device operating by means of two parallel rows of metal or plastic
teeth on either side of a closure that are interlocked by a sliding tab is called zipper.
These are used in industrial clothing, typical apparel garments as a closure in pants, skirt
& dresses. Basically it is the part of chain. The physical part of the zipper are shown in
the following figure-

Types of Zipper:
Plastic zipper or nylon zipper
Metal zipper
Vislon zipper

Basic Part of Zipper:

1. Zipper Tape: Zipper tape is the woven fabric made by nylon or polyester or bland fiber. It
is treated as critical part of zipper because it should be DTM. It is attach by swing with
garments.
2. Teeth: It is made of brass, aluminum or plastic or nylon. Zipper is opened & closed by
these teeth.
3. Slider: It is used to open & close the zipper teeth.
4. Stopper: It controls the slider run out of the zipper.

Interlining: Interlining is one kind of accessories that is used between the two
layers of fabric in a garment. To keep the different component or part of apparel in
a desired shape & strength a kind of fabric is used between the two ply of fabric
by swing or fusing is called interlining.

Woven fusible
Woven non-fusible
Non-woven fusible
Non-woven non-fusible

Use in collar & cuff of shirt. And other garments at Lapels, Blazer front, Waist belt, Belt
loop, Pocket flap also used.
Down: The soft, fluffy fiber or under feathers of ducks, geese, or other water fowl. Used
primarily for insulation in outerwear garments.
Elastic: Elastic as garment accessories, are widely used in garment cuffs, hem, bra,
garter, waistband, waist, shoes, mouth, and sports and health of body stretch bar and so
on. Particularly suitable for underwear, pants, baby clothes, sweaters, sportswear,
aerobics clothing, wedding dresses, T-shirts, hats, bras, masks and other clothing
products.
Bands made of it are most frequently prepared by weaving together strands of rubber,
latex, or other flexible material that can return to its original shape after being stretched
or extended when force is released
RIB: Rib is a double jersey fabric. Rib is used as Collar of T-shirt: -this is made by circular knitting machine.
Collar of Polo-shirt: -this is made by flat-bed knitting machine
Collar of sweater & hoddy.
Cuff of T-shirt, Polo-shirt, sweater
Thread: Swing threads are made by yarn multiplying because it should have sufficient
strength to absorb tension during swing operation. Different types of threads are..

Polyester Core spun Thread.

Spun Polyester Thread.
Staple Spun Cotton Thread.
Textured Polyester Thread.
Polyester Cotton Core spun Thread.
Trifocal Polyester Thread.

Padding: Padding is used in padding jacket.

Twill Tape: Twill tape is used at side seam of pant.
Stopper: End of drawstring/zipper
String/ Draw Cord: Circular braided materials of various thickness in viscose, cotton or
synthetics. Used as decoration for clothing, in household textiles, and in sporting goods.
Piping Cord: Cotton or linen plain woven ribbon about 1 cm wide, used as a tailoring
aid for edges, reveres, and collars.
Emblem: A beautiful, attractive and well designed LOGO is vital to your project or
product that can instantly grab your visitor & users attention.

Logo print: use different type of dye to give attractiveness of the logo
D- Ring: a metal used at the end of a leather or fabric strap, or a surface with a
metal or fabric strap
Cord Bell: Fabric/yarn is converted into cord which is use in winter jacket.
Buckle: Metal trim used in waist band of trench coat.
Swivel Hook : Hook is used inside of waist band
Weaving belt: Fabric is weaved for the use along with the pant. The yarn is 100%
cotton and quite heavy.
Adjuster
Rocco
Cable (Steel ware)
Eyelet/ Grommet

 Collar Stay: These are used for shirt to keep the shape undisturbed and to resist crease
during transporting and retailing.

Rivet: This fastening element contain 2 parts & used for decorative purpose & provide
extra strength.

Hook & Eye: Contain 4 parts, 2-upper & 2-lower.

Velcro tape : Inside of flaps and pocket for opening and closing

Seam sealing tape: This tape is used to deal the seam of the garments.

 Shoulder pad: For a long time it is being used the shoulder pad to the make of garments
for men & women. Sometimes, it is used as a functional part of garments. Also
sometimes, it is used to increase the beauty of garments as a decorative part. Shoulder
may be different in size, thickness, structure & quality. It is made from different types of
materials but shoulder pad made from foam is comparatively cheap & easy to wash. It is
widely used in shoulder of coat & blazer.

Shoulder Tape: Shoulder taps is used inside at shoulder seam RMG.

Accessories:
The materials, which are used to make a garment attractive for sale and packing, other than
fabrics and trims are called Accessories.

Poly bag, it contains GMTS

Elastic bag, it contains GMTS
Mini Poly bag, it contains GMTS
Master Carton, for storing fixed amount of garments
Inner carton, for safety

P. P. band, for binding the carton

Tag pin, used for handing the hangtag and price tag

 Brass pin, folding pinup

Collar stand, it is used for proper neck, saves it stay around the neck circumference
Gum tape, for closing the carton
Arrow sticker, identify the alter or defect
Scotch tape, for closing the poly bag or blister poly bag
Barcode Sticker, shows measure of garment
Tissue paper, for inside of folding use
Back board, inside of shirt folding
Neck board, inside of collar and board
Butterfly used for collar spread quality at neck button
Hanger, to hang garments
Size Tag, shows size of the garment
Price tag, shows price of the garment.
Iron seal, it is used in P. P band for carton binding

Divider, for dividing the garment in carton

Size sticker
Carton Sticker
Safety Sticker
Numbering stickers
Defect indicator
Ball Chain
Carton pad
Both side tape
Plastic staple
Safety pin
Plastic clip
Clip
Size clip

Distinguish Between Trimmings and Accessories

Trimming
1. Except fabrics, the other materials
which are used for making garments
are called trimmings.

Accessories

1. Except fabrics, the other materials

which are used for making and
dispatching the garments are called
accessories.
2. It is always attached with garments 2. It may be attached or not when
when worn.
worn.
3. All trimmings are accessories.
3. All accessories are not trimmings.
4. Sewing thread, button, zipper,
4. Size sticker, care level, poly bag,
lining etc are the example of
cartoon, silica gel bag etc are the
trimmings.
example of accessories.