In sewing, agusset is a triangular orrhomboidal piece offabric inserted into a seam to add breadth or reduce stress from tight-fitting clothing.[1] Gussets were used at the shoulders, underarms, andhems of traditionalshirts andchemises made of rectangular lengths oflinen to shape the garments to the body.[2][3]
Gussets are used in manufacturing of moderntights andpantyhose to add breadth at the crotch seam. As with other syntheticunderwear,[4] these gussets are often made of moisture-wicking breathable fabrics such as cotton, to keep the genital area dry and ventilated.[5][6][7]
Gussets are also used when making three-piece bags, for example in apattern[8] for a bag as a long, wide piece which connects the front piece and back piece. By becoming the sides and bottom of the bag, the gusset opens the bag up beyond what simply attaching the front to the back would do. With reference to the dimension of the gusset, the measurements of a flat bottom bag may be quoted as L×W×G.[9] Pillows too, are often gusseted, generally an inch or two. The side panels thicken the pillow, allowing more stuffing without bulging.
The meaning of gusset has expanded beyond fabric, broadly to denote an added patch of joining material that provides structural support. For example, metal gussets are used in bicycle frames to add strength and rigidity. Gussets may be used inretort pouches and other forms of packaging to allow the package to stand.Gusset plates, usually triangular, are often used to join metal plates and can be seen in many metal framed constructions. Expanding folders or accordion folders also employ gussets to allow for expansion when containing more than just a few sheets of paper. Thegusset is also acharge inheraldry, as is thegyron (anOld French word for gusset).
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