Aluminium Grosgrain Ribbon for Blazers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Grosgrain Ribbon for Blazers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Grosgrain Ribbon is the version buyers specify for blazers 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
Aluminium gives grosgrain ribbon 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 | Grosgrain Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Yarn Dyeing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Flame Retardant Finishing |
| Typical application | Blazers |
| Related applications | Shirts, Jeans, Sleepwear, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| 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 GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Outdoor Tents
- Sportswear
- Baby Clothing
- Bedding Sets
- Activewear
- Shirts
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 hem tape, tpu laminated fabric, rubber patch, collar canvas, and the processes most often paired with grosgrain ribbon include brushing, enzyme washing, bonding.
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.
