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Types of Buttons and Fasteners

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Hook and Eye

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A small metal fastener with a hook that latches into a loop or 'eye', commonly used for the closure of garments.

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Ribbed Cuff

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An elasticated, ribbed band typically found at the end of sleeves or trouser legs, functioning as a closure.

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Bar Tack

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A series of stitches used to reinforce areas of a garment that may be subject to stress or wear.

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Toggle

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A long narrow button that looks like a bar and is used to fasten by slipping through loops or holes.

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Grommet

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A ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically used to prevent tearing or abrasion.

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D-ring

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A fastener with a shaped like a capital 'D', typically used in belts and pet collars.

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Stud

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A small, usually metal fastener with a post on the back that is pushed through a hole and secured by a backing.

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Buttonhole

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A small slit in fabric which is bound with small stitches to prevent fraying and allow a button to pass through.

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Zipper

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A fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

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Snap

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A fastener made of two interlocking discs typically used in place of buttons.

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Chinese Knot

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A decorative knot that is typically used in traditional Chinese garments like the Qipao or Cheongsam.

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Shank

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A button with a hollow protrusion on the back through which thread is sewn to attach the button.

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Velcro

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A brand of hook-and-loop fastener that consists of two layers: one with tiny hooks and one with tiny loops.

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Frogging

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An ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes.

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Magnetic Snap

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Two magnets that attract to one another to create a closure, often used in purses and clutches.

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