Trims and Accessories
Apart from fabric, many other items/materials used to make garments called trims and accessories are used in the garments industry for making complete finished garments. Trims refer to that garment that is connected with garments whereas accessories are opposite and not attached to clothing, it’s actually ‘garnishing’ in the garments industry. Trim’s examples are well known as sewing thread, buttons, zippers, labels, interlining, etc. Examples of accessories are poly bags, safety pins, neck boards, etc. Basically, trim has prime objects and accessories are for packaging. These two are mainly connected with garments one is like we can’t run without it whereas without another we can manage things. The BOM page of the spec sheet mentions which items to be used in a specific product package. There are so many trims and accessories used in the garments industry, here we discussed those.
What are trims in the Garments Industry?
The materials which directly attached to the garment’s body by sewing or pressing are called trims. Trims play a functional role in garments, sewing process cannot be done without trims. A garment will not be complete without trims. Examples of trims: Button, zipper, sewing thread.
What are accessories in the Garments Industry?
The materials which are not directly attached to the garment’s body by sewing have no use of functional, only used for packing and finishing purposes is called accessories in the garments industry. Accessories items are mostly different tags, packaging stickers, and other items packed with garments which increase garments decoration.
The other is the patches used to decorate clothing, usually the embroidered patch, the PVC patch, etc. They are not essential decorations for the garment industry, but people who like to personalize and pursue trends usually use them to change clothing’s appearance or style, which makes embroidered patches and PVC patches become popular fashion accessories. Patches can usually be ironed or sewn on your clothing, bags, shoes, etc. They are durable, waterproof, and very easy to use.
List of Trims used in the Garments industry
1. Labels
2. Buttons
3. Zippers
4. Padding
5. Lining
6. Interlining
7. Lace
8. Braid
9. Motif
10. Elastic
11. Thread
12. Twill Tape
13. Stopper
14. String/Draw Cord
15. Piping Cord
16. Emblem
17. Logo Print
18. Swivel Hook
19. Eyelet/ Grommet
20. Collar Stay
21. Cord Bell
22. Buckle
23. Rivet
24. Weaving Belt
25. Hook and Eye
26. Velcro Tape
27. Seam Sealing tape
28. Shoulder pad
29. Cable (steelware)
30. Adjuster
31. Recco
32. Elastic Threads
33. Shoulder Tape
List of Accessories used in the Garments Industry
1. Polybag
2. Elastic bag
3. Mini Polybag
4. Master Carton
5. Inner Carton
6. Size Clip
7. P.P.Band
8. Tag Pin
9. Brass Pin
10. Collar Stand
11. Safety Pin
12. Gum Tape
13. Arrow Sticker
14. Scotch Tape
15. Barcode
16. Defect Indicator
17. Tissue Paper
18. Back Board
19. Neck Board
20. Butterfly
21. Numbering Stickers
22. Hanger
23. Size Stickers
24. Carton Pad
25. Both Side Tape
26. Plastic Staple
27. Iron Seal
28. Clip
29. Ball chain
30. Size Tag
31. Carton Sticker
32. Safety Sticker
33. Plastic Clip