Glossary

Deutsch: Knopf / Español: Botón / Português: Botão / Français: Bouton / Italiano: Pulsante /

Button refers to a typically thin, small disc-like piece of solid materials of hard substance which have holes or a shank through which it is sewed to one side of an Article of Clothing and used to fasten or close the garment by passing through a loop or hole in the other side. The most common purpose of buttons is to secure the openings of garments, by sliding the button through a slit in the piece of cloth to which the first is to be held. The slit is only sufficiently wide to allow the button to be fully pushed through while still remaining stitched to the first piece of cloth. Buttons are also sometimes used for decorative effect, used as an embellishment, with or without a practical function.

Buttons can be made of wood, mother-of-pearl, plastic, etc.

Application Areas

• Shirts
• Pants
• Jackets
• Dresses
• Coats

Treatment and Risks

• Regularly checking and tightening buttons to prevent them from falling off
• Avoiding harsh washing and Drying methods that can damage buttons
• Replacing buttons with more durable options if needed
• Risks include buttons coming loose, getting lost, or breaking over time

Examples

• An oversized coat with large statement buttons
• A denim jacket with metal buttons
• A blouse with delicate pearl buttons
• A classic trench coat with double-breasted buttons

Similar Concepts and Terms

• Fasteners
• Closures
• Clasps
• Snaps
• Buckles

Weblinks

• top500.de: 'Button' in the glossary of the top500.de

Articles with 'Button' in the title

• Button Earring: Button Earring refers to a Type of earring that has no movable parts.
• Button Fly: Button Fly refers to the original jean closure. Button Fly jeans use buttons for closure instead of the usual zipper. Button Fly is the original jeans fly while Zipper fly is a co
• Two Button (Jacket): Two Button (Jacket) : Two Button refers to a single-breasted Style of coat or Jacket having two (2) buttons.
• Two Button (Jacket): Two Button (Jacket) : Two Button refers to a single-breasted style of coat or Jacket having two (2) buttons.

Summary

Buttons are essential Fashion accessories used in a variety of clothing items such as shirts, pants, jackets, dresses, and coats. They require regular Maintenance and care to prevent them from falling off or getting damaged. Examples of buttons in fashion include oversized statement buttons on coats and delicate pearl buttons on blouses.

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