Buttons and hooks for clothes: types, differences, application

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Which is better - buttons or hooks? Plastic or metal? Sewn or punch buttons? Or maybe a Velcro tape?

In order not to get confused among all this variety and make the right choice, we talk about the types and application of buttons and hooks for clothes.

Metal buttons

These buttons are sewn manually so that they are not visible from the front of the product. Thanks to the S-shaped spring in the upper part, the button is resistant to heavy loads. On sale you will find buttons of various sizes and colors.

Plastic buttons

Flat and discreet, they are more suitable for fixing individual parts than for durable fasteners. In addition, such buttons are ideal when the product is fastened with buttons, but additional fixing is required, for example, buckle straps. These buttons are sewn by hand so that they are not visible from the front of the product. Used for sewing clothes for babies, sewn to the corners of the collars of men's shirts (collar effect with buttons), for a secret fastener. In addition to the usual ones, transparent and colored plastic buttons of various sizes and shapes are on sale.

Jersey buttons

These are punching buttons. They have 5 metal cloves that are pressed into the fabric without damaging it. Suitable for fasteners designed for light and medium loads. Most often used in children's knitwear. These buttons are easy to install on your own at home. To do this, you will need special tongs to install the buttons.

XL size buttons

These trendy megapacks are sewn by hand. Despite the size, they do not make clothes heavier. To make the buttons completely invisible, they can be covered with a fabric matching the color of the product or lining fabric. Large sewing buttons are usually used for outerwear. On sale often found magnetic buttons in size XL.

Punching buttons

Suitable for anoraks, sportswear, denim products. To fix such a button, small holes are punched on the fabric and metal parts of the button are installed using special tools, which are usually sold in a set with buttons and eyelets of different sizes.

How to fit a button on a fabric: video

Contact tape Velcro or Velcro

It is used primarily on sportswear and on outerwear models, mainly on jackets. Typically, this clasp plays an additional role, for example, in jackets it is located on the strap that closes the zipper. Depending on the type of tape, it is sewn or glued to the product.

Hooks and loops

Suitable for fasteners on corsets, blouses or on the belts of skirts.These small metal hooks and hinges are very practical, durable and durable.

Hooks and loops for trousers or skirts

These flat, especially durable hooks of various colors and sizes are designed for fasteners on the belts of trousers or skirts and are designed for heavy loads. They are not visible from the front of the product. As a rule, in men's trousers, such hooks serve as an additional fastener.

Hooks and loops for fur

These large hooks and loops are used on clothing made of natural or artificial fur, as well as on products made of thick fabrics, such as drapes. They, like all kinds of hooks, are sewn by hand.

decorative hooks: joann.com
Now on sale you can find hooks and loops for fur products not only of the desired color and size, but with decorative trim, for example, rhinestones, as well as accessories of unusual shapes.