Vastgenaaid

Vastgenaaid is a Dutch term formed from vast (fixed, secure) and naaien (to sew). It is the past participle of vastnaaien and functions as an adjective or predicate meaning “stitched firmly in place” or “permanently sewn.” In English-language glossaries it is often translated as “stitched in place” or “sewn permanently.” The word is used in both technical and everyday Dutch to describe a seam or attachment intended to endure.

In sewing, upholstery, leatherwork, and tailoring, vastgenaaid describes a stitch or seam designed to be permanent rather than temporary. It denotes methods and results that resist removal or easy alteration, such as permanent hems, patch attachments, or industrial stitching that foregoes removable fasteners. It contrasts with temporary or reworkable stitching like basting stitches or hand stitches intended for later completion.

In medical or technical contexts, vastnaaien describes suturing tissue or securing implants. Vastgenaaid can be used to indicate tissue, devices, or connections that have been fixed in position with sutures, indicating permanence. While the term appears more often in technical documentation or specialized writing, it communicates a clear sense of irreversible fixation.

Metaphorically, the concept can extend to non-physical bindings or agreements, described as permanent, fixed, or irreversible. For example, a contract or arrangement might be referred to as a vastgenaaid agreement to emphasize its binding and lasting nature.

See also: vastnaaien, naaien, sewing, upholstery.