COMPONENTS Are pre-manufactured parts, which have practical or decorative purposes. Provide closure Improve the shape and hang of a garment. They can be used just for fun as design accents

Fastenings The components chosen should lay flat, be firmly secured, be correct size and weight and be suitable for their purpose.The components chosen should lay flat, be firmly secured, be correct size and weight and be suitable for their purpose. Fastenings available are; buttons, zips, velcro, hooks and eyes, toggles, poppers, lacing and ribbon.Fastenings available are; buttons, zips, velcro, hooks and eyes, toggles, poppers, lacing and ribbon.

Safety Safety is especially important on children’s items, eg; less flammable, which must have a label stating that they have this safety feature.Safety is especially important on children’s items, eg; less flammable, which must have a label stating that they have this safety feature. Products must be suitable for intended use and audience.Products must be suitable for intended use and audience. Dyes and paints must be non toxic.Dyes and paints must be non toxic. Secure and comfortable to undo.Secure and comfortable to undo. No loose components or sharp edges.No loose components or sharp edges.

Thread (also known as Yarn) Select the correct thread for its purpose eg; joining, top stitching, embroidery.Select the correct thread for its purpose eg; joining, top stitching, embroidery. Colour of thread could either match or contrast with the fabric, for desired effect.Colour of thread could either match or contrast with the fabric, for desired effect.

Decoration Decoration is components added to a product to create a desired effect or design, eg; lace, fringing, beads or sequins.Decoration is components added to a product to create a desired effect or design, eg; lace, fringing, beads or sequins. Collars and cuffs are examples of Pre Manufactured Components.Collars and cuffs are examples of Pre Manufactured Components. Also available are electronic noise and movement components.Also available are electronic noise and movement components.

StructureInterfacing Gives a product shape, eg, boning, shoulder pads, bondaweb. Elastic and bias bindingGives a product shape, eg, boning, shoulder pads, bondaweb. Elastic and bias binding Gives a product support and insulation, eg, pockets or a waistband.Gives a product support and insulation, eg, pockets or a waistband.

Smart Fabrics Smart fabrics change the properties and appearance of a product depending on their environment.Smart fabrics change the properties and appearance of a product depending on their environment. Examples of this are; fragrances added to a fabric to add a scent, colour change when viewed at different angles, reflective fabric (cyclists clothing), colour change fabric at different temperatures.Examples of this are; fragrances added to a fabric to add a scent, colour change when viewed at different angles, reflective fabric (cyclists clothing), colour change fabric at different temperatures. New fabrics and fibres are always being developed.New fabrics and fibres are always being developed.