Brass Hem Tape for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Hem Tape for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Hem Tape is the version buyers specify for gloves 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
Brass gives hem tape 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 | Hem Tape |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Powder Coating, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Moisture Wicking Finishing, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Boots, Outdoor Tents, Baby Clothing, Underwear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Coats
- Bags
- Suits
- Bedding Sets
- Yoga Wear
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 reflective webbing, cam buckle, cotton label, anti-bacterial fabric, and the processes most often paired with hem tape include enzyme washing, uv protection finishing, bonding.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
