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Functional Trim Trends in 2025: What’s Next in Buttons, Cord Locks, and Zippers
Introduction
As the fashion and apparel industry heads into 2025, functional garment accessories such as buttons, cord locks, and zippers are being reimagined as key innovation components rather than mere utility pieces. For brand buyers, apparel designers, and global sourcing professionals, these trims have become strategic design decisions, influencing not just product aesthetics but also sustainability, functionality, and brand differentiation.
This report explores the most impactful trends across material innovation, functionality upgrades, sustainable compliance, and multi-scenario applications — offering a comprehensive technical and sourcing guide for the year ahead.
1. Material Innovation in Functional Trims
The industry is rapidly embracing alternative materials that combine performance with eco-consciousness:
Recycled synthetics like rPET and recycled nylon dominate zipper tapes and cord lock
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