Stainless Steel Barcode Sticker for Shirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Barcode Sticker for Shirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Barcode Sticker is the version buyers specify for shirts 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 barcode sticker its strength and surface character. 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 | Barcode Sticker |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Antique Brass Plating, UV Printing |
| Processes | Die Casting, Rotary Printing, Screen Printing |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Related applications | Backpacks, Jackets, Socks, Hats |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Scarves
- Sneakers
- Coats
- Upholstery
- Underwear
- Uniforms
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 swivel hook, georgette fabric, sherpa fabric, melton wool fabric, and the processes most often paired with barcode sticker include garment washing, weft knitting, pu coating.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
