Nickel Silver Hem Tape for Blazers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Hem Tape for Blazers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Hem Tape is the version buyers specify for blazers 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
Nickel Silver gives hem tape its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Hem Tape |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Epoxy Doming, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Yarn Dyeing, Weaving, Brushing |
| Typical application | Blazers |
| Related applications | Lingerie, Down Jackets, Jeans, Backpacks |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Evening Wear
- Swimwear
- Workwear
- Bridal Gowns
- Boots
- Skirts
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 collar stay, grosgrain ribbon, boning tape, seat belt webbing, and the processes most often paired with hem tape include heat transfer printing, water repellent finishing, brushing.
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.
