Sequin
Sequins (the word is used almost exclusively in the plural , pronunciation: [ paɪ̯ˈjɛtə ]) is the name for small (Ø4 mm to Ø10 mm), mostly round or oval, flat or faceted (bowl sequins), very thin plates made of metal or coated plastic .
use
Clothing or parts of it are decorated with sequins . They glitter and shine in many layers in the light and in motion. There are also so-called holo sequins, which, similar to hologram foil, also shine in several colors in the light. Sequins are either sewn on (they are provided with a small hole for this) or glued on.
In the 1960s, sequins were successfully applied in Switzerland using embroidery machines , making them affordable to use in fashion.
The term paillette comes from the French word paille and originally means straw , litter , but also stains in metals. Sequins were originally made from flat-rolled wire rings (see also tinsel ) and were consequently metal-colored (gold, silver, rarely copper). Modern plastic sequins are made in a wide variety of shimmering metallic colors. The sequins are sewn onto clothing ( evening dress , silk scarves for oriental dance , carnival costumes and dance dress ) as well as to decorate accessories ( handbag , hats and beaked shoes ).
Further designation
A fine dress or blouse fabric made of silk , half silk or rayon in a satin weave is also referred to as paillette or paillettine .
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Individual evidence
- ↑ The sequin turns 50, A glittering birthday In: Neue Zürcher Zeitung of May 28, 2013
- ^ Knaur, The German Dictionary, 1985, page 724
- ↑ http://www.zeno.org/Meyers-1905/A/Paillette?hl=paillette