Garment Accessories & Trims Blog
Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
Hook and Bar Sizes – How to Choose for the Waistband
How to choose a hook and bar size – which parameters to measure, how waistband width and thickness determine the model and how to request a sample.
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What Are Hooks and Bars and What Are They Used For
What a hook and bar is, which parts it consists of, where it is used and how it differs from wire hooks and eyes and snap buttons.
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How to Sew a Hook and Bar onto Trousers or a Skirt – Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to sewing a sew-on hook and bar onto a trouser or skirt waistband – placement, thread, stitch and reinforcement.
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How to Attach Press-On Hooks and Bars – Fitting with a Press
How to attach pronged press-on hooks and bars – parts, press, dies, setup, steps and quality control in series production.
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Trouser Hooks and Bars Wholesale – How to Order for a Garment Factory
A practical guide to ordering trouser hooks and bars wholesale: type and size, material and finish, attachment, samples, quantities and what to include in your inquiry.
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Skirt Hook and Bar – Where It Goes and Which to Choose
Where the hook and bar goes on a skirt, how it works with an invisible zip, and which hook and bar suits waistband, straight, pleated and jersey skirts.
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Trouser Hooks and Bars – Types and How to Choose
Types of trouser hooks and bars – sew-on, press-on, large-plate, double and adjustable – and which to choose for men's, women's, suit and workwear styles.
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Trouser Hook and Bar or Waistband Button – A Comparison
Trouser hook and bar or waistband button? A comparison of appearance, strength, attachment and care, plus when it is best to use both together.
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