Findings and Trims - Garment Components

Findings: trims, labels, treads, elastics, underlying fabrics, zippers, buttons, other closures, other miscellaneous items. 

Trims: subdivision of findings - decorative materials - ribbons, braids, laces, other narrow fabric trims, appliqués, flowers, beads, sequins, other decorative items. 

Findings/trims usually aren't the reason for purchase but they are often the reason for discarding a garment. 

If the term shell describes a garment’s outer fabric layer, trim encompasses everything else. Trim includes findings, which are structural components such as fasteners, threads, pockets, shoulder pads, and waistbands. Trim also includes trimmings, which are decorative components, such as ribbons, bindings, and lace. 

Garment components - garment manufacturing: 

» Thread - Garment Components 
» Closures, Zippers, and Buttons - Garment Components 
» Findings and Trims - Garment Components 
» Shaping Materials - Garment Components