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Types of Buttons and Fasteners
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Hook and Eye
A small metal fastener with a hook that latches into a loop or 'eye', commonly used for the closure of garments.
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.
Toggle
A long narrow button that looks like a bar and is used to fasten by slipping through loops or holes.
Grommet
A ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically used to prevent tearing or abrasion.
D-ring
A fastener with a shaped like a capital 'D', typically used in belts and pet collars.
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.
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.
Snap
A fastener made of two interlocking discs typically used in place of buttons.
Chinese Knot
A decorative knot that is typically used in traditional Chinese garments like the Qipao or Cheongsam.
Shank
A button with a hollow protrusion on the back through which thread is sewn to attach the button.
Velcro
A brand of hook-and-loop fastener that consists of two layers: one with tiny hooks and one with tiny loops.
Frogging
An ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes.
Magnetic Snap
Two magnets that attract to one another to create a closure, often used in purses and clutches.
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