The necklines in a garment can be finished with a collar or a separate finishing like facing or piping, since the neckline is cut as a shape it has a substantial amount of stretch so it needs to be secured properly. The neckline also frames the face of the wearer hence it draws maximum attention. Both kinds of facings that are cut on bias or a shaped facing are prevalent in all kinds of clothing around the world, however, piping is generally only used in Indian garments specially the sari blouses.

Piping: is a bias strip of fabric 1¼" wide and is attached to the neckline on the seam line after stretching. The piping is finished either by hemming or machine stitch. It is finished to about 1/8" - 1/4" wide ready on the right side of the garment. It is a popular finish for blouses and other Indian garments.

Facings are of two kinds - bias facing and shaped facing.

Bias facing: is a similar strip of fabric like piping but is attached to the neckline without stretching. The same is finished completely on the wrong side.

Shaped facing: A shaped facing is cut following the shape of the neckline and is attached on the right side and then is completely turned in. The width of this facing varies for each design but is generally 1½" wide.