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Types of Buttons and Fasteners
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Shank
A button with a hollow protrusion on the back through which thread is sewn to attach the button.
Toggle
A long narrow button that looks like a bar and is used to fasten by slipping through loops or holes.
Snap
A fastener made of two interlocking discs typically used in place of buttons.
Velcro
A brand of hook-and-loop fastener that consists of two layers: one with tiny hooks and one with tiny loops.
Hook and Eye
A small metal fastener with a hook that latches into a loop or 'eye', commonly used for the closure of garments.
Zipper
A fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Grommet
A ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically used to prevent tearing or abrasion.
Frogging
An ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes.
D-ring
A fastener with a shaped like a capital 'D', typically used in belts and pet collars.
Magnetic Snap
Two magnets that attract to one another to create a closure, often used in purses and clutches.
Stud
A small, usually metal fastener with a post on the back that is pushed through a hole and secured by a backing.
Buttonhole
A small slit in fabric which is bound with small stitches to prevent fraying and allow a button to pass through.
Chinese Knot
A decorative knot that is typically used in traditional Chinese garments like the Qipao or Cheongsam.
Ribbed Cuff
An elasticated, ribbed band typically found at the end of sleeves or trouser legs, functioning as a closure.
Bar Tack
A series of stitches used to reinforce areas of a garment that may be subject to stress or wear.
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