Components & Fastenings

What is a textile component?Extras added to the fabric to make a textile

garment Without a component it would be hard to

make a garmentComponents are often pre-manufactured Some components have to be hand made e.g-

shoulder padsWhen choosing a component you have to

concider 6 things...

1- Care2- Cost

3- Quality 4- aesthetic appeal5- safety issues

6- end use

Components and their function...Component= Sewing threads Function= To hold fabric pieces together, to

add fastenings, to add decoration Examples= Cotton, Polyester, Metallic and silk

threads

Components and their function...Component= Beads and sequins Function= To decorate with colour and texture

to catch the light . To add weight to a product Example= Plastic, Wood, Metal, Pearls

Components and their function...Component = Ribbon, Binding, Cord and

BraidsFunction= To add decorative features. To be

used as ties and fastenings Examples= fabric strips with different weight,

patterns, widths and fibres.

Components and their function...Component= Interfacing Function= To aid sewing, add strength, give

shape and structure, or to be used as a bonding glue

Examples= Non-Woven sew or iron-on fabric; paper backed or web-fabric bonding glue

Components and their function...Component= Pre manufactured motifsFunction= to speed up decorative process and

add a feature Examples = School and team badges,

children’s animal motifs

Components and their function...Component= Shoulder pads Function= To add shape and definition to the

shouldersExamples= Foam, or a covered fabric

Components and their function...Component= Rivets Function= to add strength and decoration Examples= meta jean rivets

Components and their function...Component= LED BulbFunction= Too add decoration and make the

garment visible in the darkExamples= foot wear for children, fashion belts

and costumes

Components and their function...Component= Boning Function= To add rigidity and structure Examples= Strapless dresses, corsets,

underwear

Components and their function...Component= Elastic Function= Too add stretchExamples= Decorative waistbands

Fastenings...

What is a fastening?It is a component used for closing products for

fit, security, or enhancement.When choosing a fastening you must concider...1- Would it suite?2- what role does it have on the product?3- how secure is it?4- cost5- Does it need to be invisible 6- Can it be manufactured?

Examples of fasteners...Zip Fasteners - One of the most secure fasteners - Easy to apply to products - There are different types of zips, with

different weights; and some are nylon or metal

Some types of zips include - Fixed ended (base of zips)- Open ended (for jackets)- Concealed fastening (invisible)

Examples of fasteners...Buttons -Wide range of shapes and sizes - They are not just used to fasten but also to

add decoration - The prices vary

Examples of fasteners...Hooks and eye- Usually made out of metal - Can be hand sewn or machine sewed onto the

product - They tend to be black or silver

Examples of fasteners...Velcro- Hook-and-loop fastening - Used for quick and simple applications - It washed well, and is hard wearing- The longer in use the less effective it becomes

Examples of fasteners...Press-studs - Simple flat closure- Metal or Plastic - Cheap

Examples of fasteners...Eyelets and lacing- Metal or stitched eye lets are placed on the

product and lace threaded through - Used for adjustment in sizing of the product - Mostly seen in footwear

Examples of fasteners...Buckles - Most common in bags, belts, and shoes - Made from metal or plastic - Modern buckles have LED lights in them