Copper Tassel Trim for Outdoor Tents — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Tassel Trim for Outdoor Tents: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Tassel Trim is the version buyers specify for outdoor tents 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
Copper gives tassel trim its strength and surface character. 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 | Tassel Trim |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Chrome Plating, Matte Black Coating |
| Processes | Sanforising, Sublimation Printing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Outdoor Tents |
| Related applications | Blazers, Activewear, Outdoor Tents, Boots |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Dresses
- Yoga Wear
- Suits
- Workwear
- Sneakers
- Jeans
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 boiled wool fabric, knitted elastic, scuba knit fabric, bonded fabric, and the processes most often paired with tassel trim include pu coating, uv protection finishing, anti-pilling finish.
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