What are the Difference between Trimmings and Accessories?

Comparison between Accessories and Trimmings

Trimmings and Accessories Used in Apparel Industry:

In garments manufacturing, fabrics are not the only material to make garments. Several types of equipment are used here for both decorative and functional purposes. Where some are called trimmings and others are called accessories. But there’s so many who don’t know actually what is the difference between trimming and accessories. As its importance, now I will present a table, by which you can easily differentiate between trimmings and accessories.

List of Accessories Used in the Apparel Industry:

Those are presented in the following-

1. Hangtag,
2. Tissue paper,
3. Hanger,
4. Outer carton,
5. Scotch tape,
6. P.P Band,
7. Inner Carton,
8. Backboard,
9. Neck board,
10. Iron seal,
11. Paper Band,
12. Tarpaulin paper,
13. Pin/Clip,
14. Carton Sticker,
15. Tag pin,
16. Safety sticker,
17. Polybag,
18. Elastic bag,
19. Butterfly,
20. Mini polybag,
21. Collar stand,
22. Plastic staple,
23. Gum tape,
24. Both side tapes,
25. Arrow sticker.

List of Trimmings or Trims Used in Apparel:

Those are mentioned in the below-

1. Button,
2. Sewing Thread,
3. Zipper,
4. Motif,
5. Rivet,
6. Shoulder pad,
7. Lining,
8. Interlining,
9. Hook & Loop,
10. Twill tape,
11. Stopper,
12. Lace,
13. Braid,
14. Wadding,
15. Elastic,
16. Ribbon,
17. Label,
18. Velcro tape.

Difference between Trims and Accessories:

The main key differences are mentioned below in part by part:

Mayedul Islam

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