Genuine Leather Iron-On Patch — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Iron-On Patch: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Iron-On 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
Genuine Leather gives iron-on patch its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Iron-On Patch |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Rose Gold Plating, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Sublimation Printing, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical applications | Footwear, Kidswear, Dresses, Underwear |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| 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 Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sportswear
- Backpacks
- Blouses
- Kidswear
- Outdoor Tents
- Jackets
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 zipper guard, grosgrain ribbon, organic cotton fabric, merino wool fabric, and the processes most often paired with iron-on patch include flame retardant finishing, laser cutting, enzyme washing.
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