Characteristics Of Button Retails

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Button sizes The size of the button varies depending on its usage. Shirt buttons are normally small, and spaced close together, but coat buttons are comparatively larger and spaced apart. Button sizes are normally expressed in ‘lignes’ with 40 lignes equal to 1 inch. For example, some standard sizes of buttons are 16 lignes (10.16 mm, standard button of men's shirts) and 32 lignes (20.32 mm, typical button on suit jackets). 13.1.2.3 Buttonholes Both button loops and buttonholes may be found individually and in sets. Button loops normally extend beyond the edge of the fabric, while buttonholes are cut in the fabric panel itself. There are three standard buttonhole shapes such as rectangular, oval, and keyhole. Normally, there is an exact match …show more content…

A layer of lining material between the body of the wearer and the top cloth will rectify this problem. d) Linings are frequently used to aid in the development of design features on garments. Consumer appeal: The luster and surface characteristics of the lining materials have a significant influence on the consumer appeal. The main characteristics for linings most commonly used are: i. Taffeta: A crisp fabric woven with a faint warp pattern which produces a shiny surface. ii. Crepe: Made from specially processed yarns, typically viscose acetate, the finished surface of this lining material has a uniformly crinkled form. iii. Satin (sateen): This lining is distinguished by the highly lustrous and smooth face surface and a dull back surface. Color of lining material also plays an crucial role and some branded companies incorporate their logo in the weave pattern of their linings. 13.2.1.3 Selection of linings There are diverse mixtures of fabrics appropriate for use as a lining. The deciding factors for the selection of lining include:  Type of fashion fabric  Style of garment  Type of lining; whether it is partial or

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