Trimmings and Accessories in Textile Industry:

Apparel manufacturing is the only goal of others textile manufacturing processes. To make garments and shipping it up-to the buyer, trimmings and accessories has a great importance in apparel manufacturing. There are different types of trimmings and accessories which are used in apparel manufacturing are mentioned in the following.

Types of Trimmings and Accessories in Clothing Sector:

What is Trimmings?

The materials which are attached with the body of garments by sewing are termed as trimmings. One point should be noted in case of trimmings, all the trimmings are used as functional purposes.

Another one non-technical explanation is that, trimmings are the ultimate materials that are attached with the garments while using by end user.

Some of the trims items name in the following.

§  Sewing Thread.

§  Zipper.

§  Button.

§  Label.

§  Lining fabric.

§  Interlining.

§  Logo print.

§  Elastic

What is Accessories?

The materials which are not attached with the body of garments by sewing, only used for garments finishing and packing (decorative purposes) are termed as accessories. The main difference between trimming and accessories is, trimmings are used as functional purposes and accessories are used as decorative purposes.

Another one non-technical explanation about accessories is that, Accessories are the ultimate materials that are not attached with the garments while using by end user.

Some of the accessories items name in the following.

§  Belt

§  Poly bag.

§  Hang Tag.

§  Price tag.

§  Barcode Sticker.

§  Hanger.

§  Tissue paper.

§  Plastic clip.

 

Difference between Trims and Accessories:

The main key differences are mentioned in the below in part by part:

Sl No.	Subject	Trimmings	Accessories
01	Technical Definition	The materials which are attached with the body of garments by sewing are termed as trimmings.	The materials which are not attached with the body of garments by sewing, only used for garments finishing and packing are termed as accessories
02	Non-Technical Definition	Trimmings are the ultimate materials that are attached with the garments while using by the end users.	Accessories are the ultimate materials that are not attached with the garments while using by the end users.
03	Key Point	Trimmings are used as functional purposes.	Accessories are used as decorative purposes.
04	Example	Sewing Thread, Button, Interlining etc.	Carton, Gum Tape, Poly bag etc.

Button:

In clothing and fashion design, a button is a small disc, typically round, object usually attached to an article of clothing in order to secure an opening, or for ornamentation. Functional buttons work by slipping the button through a fabric or thread loop, or by sliding the button through a reinforced slit called a buttonhole.

Buttons may be manufactured from an extremely wide range of materials, including natural materials such as antler, bone, horn, ivory, shell, vegetable ivory, and wood; or synthetics such as celluloid, glass, metal, bakelite and plastic.

Hard plastic is by far the most common material for newly manufactured buttons; the other materials tend to occur only in premium apparel.

Zipper:

A zipper or zip fastener is a popular device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric. It is used in clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage and other bags, sporting goods, camping gear (e.g., tents and sleeping bags), and other daily use items.

Interlining:

Interlining is a layer of flannel fabric sewn in between the face fabric and the standard lining. Interlining provides insulation and also adds a luxurious weight and softness, improves the drape of the fabric, and protects fragile fabrics. It is a popular choice with silk draperies. Depending on the application, interlining materials can be woven, knitted, or created by fusing fibers together. Silk, wool, and artificial fibers with good insulating qualities are common choices for interlining.

Garment Pattern:

The individual par of a garment which is shaped by hard paper is called pattern.

Working Pattern:

The patterns set which is used for sample making are called Working Pattern.

Marker:

Marker is a large thin paper which contains shape of required pattern pieces or a particular style of garments.

Fabric Spreading:

Spreading means smooth lying out of fabrics as per marker length and width.

Fabric Cutting:

Cutting is the process by which we can cut fabrics as per marker dimension with the help of knife.

Bespoke Garments:

Bespoke Garments are made on the basis of individual clients and according to the individual’s size and requirement.

Ready to Wear Garments:

Ready to wear garments is made on the basis of target common groups, according to size charts, derived from statistical analysis.

Lining:

Lining is one kind of trimmings which is used underside of garments and use in next to skin.