Garment & Textile · Trim

Shoulder Pad

Foam/fibre pad inserted at shoulder for structure.

Origin

Global

Era

Modern

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Industrialist View

2–3 cm thick for suits; 1 cm for casual jackets.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Tacked to shoulder seam + armhole; raglan vs set-in versions.

Construction & Use

1980s power dressing era peak.

Related Terms

Sleeve Head Canvas

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