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Textile Accessories Tests: Safety and Durability Analysis

What are Textile Accessories? Which Test Procedures are Performed?

Textile Accessories Tests: Safety and Durability Analysis

Textile Accessories

Textile accessories play both an aesthetic and functional role as complementary elements to garments and other textile products. However, the safety and durability of textile accessories is of utmost importance, not only in terms of design but also in terms of user health and product life. Therefore, textile accessories need to be tested for safety and durability. These tests are carried out to extend the lifetime of the products, ensure their safety and control quality.

Textile accessories include buttons, zippers, sewing threads, labels, trims, buckles, belts, jewelry and so on. Each of these accessories is manufactured from different materials and tested against various physical conditions, chemical effects and mechanical stresses.

a. Buttons

Buttons are the most common accessories of clothing items. They are made of various materials, for example plastic, metal, wood or bone. Buttons ensure the closure of garments and are sometimes used for purely decorative purposes. They come in various sizes, shapes and colors.

b. Zippers

Zippers are a mechanism for closing clothes and other textiles. They can be made of different materials such as plastic, metal and nylon. Zippers are widely used, especially on products such as trousers, jackets, bags and shoes.

c. Labels

Labels are important textile accessories that carry the branding, care instructions and content information of garments. Fabric labels are usually woven or printed and contain information indicating the authenticity and care of the product.

d. Snaps and Snaps

Snaps are small, round mechanical parts that allow garments or accessories to be opened and closed. They are commonly used on children's clothing, underwear, jackets and shoes.

e. Belts and Buckles

Buckles are accessories used to hold belts, pants or skirts and are usually made of leather, fabric or plastic. Buckles can also be used for decorative purposes to add elegance.

f. Jewelry and Brooches

Jewelry are pieces made of precious or non-precious metals and stones that are used as accessories, especially in clothing. Brooches are jewelry used for decorative purposes, especially on dresses, jackets or skirts.

g. Ornaments and Sequins

Sequins, pearl beads, pearl beads, sequins, stones and other decorative elements are glued onto garments, adding elegance and grace. Such accessories are commonly found on evening dresses, wedding dresses and party dresses.

h. Bag Accessories

Bag accessories are elements that enhance the functionality of bags or help to add aesthetic value. These can include a variety of elements such as bag handles, zippers, buckles, jewelry and decorative trims.

i. Shoe Accessories

Accessories for shoes include elements such as laces, heels, stitching, trims, buckles and feathers. These accessories can have both functional and decorative properties.

Textile Accessories Test Methods

  • Zipper Tests
    • Strength of Fixing the Handle to the Curator
    • Strength of the Top Stopper
    • Lower Stop Strength
    • Box-Pin Resistance in Separated Zippers
    • Chain Resistance under Transverse Forces
    • Curator Lock Resistance
  • Button Tests
    • Tensile Strength
    • Button Hitting Tests
  • Snap Tests
    • Opening Resistance of Fast Connectors
    • Retention Characteristics of Clevis Ring Ring Attached Attachments
  • Accessory Tensile Strength

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