POM Plastic Embroidered Trim for Swimwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Embroidered Trim for Swimwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Embroidered Trim is the version buyers specify for swimwear 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
POM Plastic gives embroidered trim its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Embroidered Trim |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Ultrasonic Welding, Enamel Filling |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Related applications | Footwear, Gloves, Evening Wear, Upholstery |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Luggage
- Down Jackets
- Socks
- Jackets
- Uniforms
- Baby Clothing
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 shock cord, bra underwire, jacquard ribbon, hook and loop tape, and the processes most often paired with embroidered trim include electroplating, mercerising, yarn dyeing.
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.
