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List of Trim, Tassels & Fringe Types

This lists the various trim types commonly used with fabric . Trims, tassels and fringes are fancy embellishments used to enhance curtains, pillows, drapes and other window treatments as well as furniture upholstery and a variety of other decorative uses.

Applique: Appliqués, also known as patches, are decorative additions that can be sewn on or ironed onto various items such as garments, hats, or bags. These adornments can be customized through techniques like embroidery, beading, or crocheting, allowing for unique and personalized designs. Appliqués are a popular choice for adding flair and individuality to clothing and accessories.
Ball Fringe: Gimp or tape with dangling balls or pom-poms.
Bead or Beaded Fringe: Ribbon or gimp decorated with bead work.
Bead Tassel Fringe: Gimp or tape with dangling tassels.
Border Tape: A flat woven trim that can range in widths up to 9 or more inches.
Braid: Braided cord or gimp.
Braided Leather Welt Cord with Lip: Braided lip cord made from leather.
Brush Fringe: Brush fringe consists of straight-cut threads attached to a ribbon or band, creating a distinctive brush-like texture.
Bullion Fringe: Thicker strands made from twisted cords. Typically used on upholstery or pillows.
Button: Decorative button.
Button Tape: Fabric tape with button sewn on for added decoration.
Chainette Fringe: Chainette fringe is made of twisted threads that form a chain-like structure and is attached to a ribbon or tape.
Chair Tie: Tassels with long cords designed to add a decorative touch to chairs.
Cord: Twisted or braided pieces of material making a tubular shape, also known as rope.
DF: Stands for "double face" which means pattern or texture is on both sides.
Double Welt Cord: Double welting or double cording is used to hide staples and raw fabric edges with a trim that looks like two rows of piping close together.
Eyelash Fringe: Super fine threads create a whispy looking edge.
Feather Fringe: Feathers attached to a cord or gimp.
Flat Tape: Flat tapes come in range of colors, types and widths. Also ribbons. Applied or sewn.
Flat Tape Embroidered: A flat tape featuring an exquisite embroidered design.
Fringe: Fringe refers to small pieces of cord, string, fabric, or beads that hang vertically from a strip of tape, braid, or ribbon. It is commonly utilized as a decorative accent in interior design, particularly on furniture, curtains, and lampshades.
Frog: Closure mechanisms consist of two pieces that interlock with each other, typically constructed in a cord design. Commonly referred to as frogs, these closures are frequently utilized on garments such as jackets and sweaters, with a notable presence on traditional Chinese attire.
Gimp: Gimp braids are intricately woven flat braids made from intertwining cords or threads, resulting in a meticulously crafted design.
Grosgrain: Ribbed ribbon is created with closely woven silk or rayon.
Hold Backs
Key Tassel: A single, small tassel with a corded loop.
Loop Fringe: Cord or gimp with fringe attached that is looped not cut.
Onion Fringe: Style of tassel fringe with onion shaped domes.
Pearl Welt Cord with Lip: A lip cord with a textural design giving the appearance of pearls inside the cord.
Piping: A twisted, braided, or solid tube of material that is attached to a seam. Also known as welt cord.
Piping with Lip: Also know as lipcord. A cord with a lip for inserting in between layers and sewn.
Pleated Ribbon Tape: A tape with pleats.
Pom Pom Fringe: Small ball of material attached to a tape, cord or gimp.
Rosette: A decorative embellishment in usually in a circular shape.
Rosette with Tassel: A decorative embellishment in usually in a circular shape with a small tassel attached to the center.
Sculpted Gimp: Braided cording with a scalloped or sea shell edge.
Tassels: Tassels serve as decorative accents made up of small pieces of fabric that are gathered together to form an ornamental fringe.
Tassel Fringe: Cording with tassels attached.
Tieback Single Tassel: Tassel with cords for holding back curtains and draperies.
Welt Cord: Piping or lip cord. Welting refers to wrapping a cord with fabric that can be sewn into the seams of cushions and other upholstered pieces.