Stainless Steel Bullion Patch — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Bullion Patch: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Bullion Patch is the version buyers specify when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
Stainless Steel gives bullion patch its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Bullion Patch |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Laser Engraved Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Embroidery, Anti-Static Finishing |
| Typical applications | Sneakers, Yoga Wear, Sportswear, Backpacks |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Upholstery
- Baby Clothing
- Skirts
- Uniforms
- Hats
- Kidswear
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover closed-end zipper, digital print fabric, faux leather fabric, hair canvas, and the processes most often paired with bullion patch include sanforising, brushing, laser cutting.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
