Copper Fusible Web Tape for Shirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Fusible Web Tape for Shirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Fusible Web Tape 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
Copper gives fusible web tape 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 | Fusible Web Tape |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Antique Copper Finish |
| Processes | Laminating, Stone Washing, Warp Knitting |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Related applications | Hats, Baby Clothing, Lingerie, Workwear |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Backpacks
- Blazers
- Down Jackets
- Workwear
- 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 boiled wool fabric, size sticker, silicone patch, basting thread, and the processes most often paired with fusible web tape include singeing, yarn dyeing, sanforising.
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