Adjuster tab
- Similar words
- Tab
- Industry jargon
- Bijyo (On-site spoken spelling of bijo)
A strap-shaped attachment used to tighten and secure garment cuffs, hems, or waistlines
A narrow, short strap-shaped attachment applied to sleeve ends, waists, pant hems, necklines, and other areas. Combined with buttons, buckles, or snaps, it is used to tighten and secure the circumference or adjust the silhouette. It is also attached to pocket flaps or closures as a decorative detail.
Sleeve buckle strapSLEEVE STRAP
Waist adjuster tabCINCH TABAppearance
It comes in the form of a short strap made of fabric matching or contrasting with the body piece, leather, or other materials. The ends are finished in a right angle or a pointed triangle, and it is equipped with buttonholes, buckle rings, snap buttons, or similar hardware.
Use
It is primarily used on the sleeves and necklines of trench coats, pant hems or back waistbands, and outer pocket areas. It is used to narrow the hem opening to block wind or to gather the silhouette for styling.
- Circumference adjustment Changes the buttoning or buckle fastening position to narrow the width of sleeves or hems.
- Closure fastening Prevents neck collars or pocket flaps from fluttering or gaping open.
Additional information
- Buckle
- A buckle refers to the metal or plastic tightening hardware itself, whereas an adjuster tab refers to the overall tightening strap structure.
- Epaulet
- An epaulet is a shoulder strap secured on top of the shoulder, differing in its attachment position and purpose.
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