How to Select Garment Accessories in Apparel Industry

Garment Accessories:
Garment accessories are those components, other than the main fabric of the garment, which are an essential part of the construction of the garment or which act as trimmings or fastenings of some kind. A garment accessory is an item that is used to contribute, in a secondary manner, to the wearer’s outfit. Accessories are often used to complete an outfit and are chosen to specifically complement the wearer’s look. Although garment or apparel accessories are additional components worn along with garments, go a long way not just in enhancement and beautifying the overall look of a garment but also have functional aspects. Garment accessories contribute to the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the garment to the wearer. In this article I will discuss about types of garment accessories and selection process of garment accessories.

Types of Garment Accessories:
Generally, there are three types of garment accessories:

1. Basic accessories,
2. Decorative accessories,
3. Finishing accessories

A. Basic accessories

1. Buttons
2. Zippers
3. Linings
4. Interlinings
5. Ribbons
6. Toggles
7. Velcro
8. Elastic
9. Rivets
10. Labels
11. Motifs
12. Pocketing fabrics
13. Sewing thread

B. Decorative accessories

1. Bias tape
2. Elastic tape
3. Buttonhole tape
4. Seaming tape
5. Welted tape
6. Ribbed tape
7. Stamped tape
8. Cords
9. Braids
10. Soutache
11. Galloons
12. Embroidery
13. Gimp thread
14. Lace
15. Passementerie
16. Piping
17. Moiré ribbons
18. Velvet ribbons
19. Taffeta ribbons
20. Fringes
21. Rosettes
22. Pompons
23. Tassels
24. Ruffles
25. Rickracks

C. Finishing accessories

1. Hang tag
2. Price tag
3. Poly bag
4. Paper
5. Carton
6. Tape

Selection of Garment Accessories:
In garment manufacturing, accessories are the second important material after fabric. It plays a vital role in apparel manufacturing to make garments and shipping it up-to the buyer. Selection of trims and accessories is generally carried out depending on types of accessories, types of products, and whether the accessories are to be used for men’s wear, women’s wear, or children’s wear. Usually, for value-added products, garment accessories should be selected from approved sources after carrying out quality inspection as per international standards. Proper care should be maintained while selecting clothing accessories for children’s wear.

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Jahanara Rony

Editor of Fashion2Apparel. She is a fashion designer and ex-lecturer in Fashion Designing. She wants to spread fashion knowledge throughout the world.

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