What does the 'exposed zipper tape' mentioned in the jumper description look like?
This question arises when unfamiliar sub-material terms appear in a product description, making it difficult to gauge how the actual exterior is finished.
It is a finish that highlights the outline by exposing the fabric part supporting the zipper teeth on the outside, rather than hiding the zipper inside the garment fabric.
Zipper tape refers to the band-shaped fabric that supports the interlocking zipper teeth on both sides. Typically, outerwear is sewn with this tape hidden inside the outer fabric so that only the zipper teeth are visible on the outside.
The Pleats Zip Up Jumper from AMOMENTO applies a method that exposes this tape on the outside of the fabric[1]. The sub-material is not hidden inside. A firm zipper tape runs lengthwise over the pleated fabric surface, leaving a distinct, thick vertical line on the front of the garment.
hmmm, this means a component that was traditionally hidden has been brought outside and treated as a decorative element that defines the garment's outline.
This product is currently no longer sold.