Collar Stays

APPAREL MANUFACTURING - I 3(1+2)
Lesson 13 : Supporting Materials

Collar Stays

Who needs Collar stays?

Men should always use collar stays. Woman can too with the right shirt. Collar stays keep your collar looking good. Collar stays just give off that nice crisp look that nobody should be without. A flimsy collar that curls up on itself doesn't look very good, and if you've ever tried, it's tough to fix with a spray bottle and the ironing board

Collar stays can be pretty cheap, and come in a variety of materials. There's no reason you need to go out and spend a lot of money to look nice. You can pick up some cheap collar stays online, but first you need to decide on material, length, and a few other factors. Collar stays is an useful shirt accessories. Popular with many other names, including collar stiffeners, collar bones, collar sticks and collar tabs, these small but significant accessories can change the way a shirt can make impression for its wearer.

For material Is metal or plastic better?

Your collar stays should be made out of durable material that can support your collar. Metal, Brass, and plastic are probably the most popular choices. Plastic collar stays are really cheap, but one shot through the washer and they usually bend and curl, making them pretty useless. Plastic collar stays can get the job done for really cheap if you remember to take them out before you wash your shirts though. Metal and brass collar stays seem to last longer and work better. Find a material that suites your taste and your budget

What length should I buy?

A 2.5 inch collar stay is one of the most common sizes. These collar stays will fit in almost every shirt, and fill the area for the collar stays completely. You can get longer or shorter collar stays if you want. If you don't know what size to get, you can pick up a mixed pack of collar stays.

You can get your collar stays engraved if you wish, which looks pretty cool and adds a nice touch of personalization, a great idea for gifts.

Magnetic collar stays are becoming more and more popular these days. A magnetic collar stay is basically a metal collar stay with a little magnetic dot that lets you set up your collar any way you like. You can position your collar at different angles and keep it in place with the little magnet provided.

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