Cotton Leather Hang Tag for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Leather Hang Tag for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Leather Hang Tag is the version buyers specify for suits 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
Cotton gives leather hang tag 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 | Leather Hang Tag |
|---|---|
| Base material | Cotton |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Silicone Wash Finish, Powder Coating, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | UV Protection Finishing, Garment Washing, Ultrasonic Welding |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Trousers, Activewear, Socks, Sneakers |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 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
- Skirts
- Outdoor Tents
- Underwear
- Home Curtains
- Gloves
- Baby Clothing
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 webbing tape, metallic thread, press stud, air mesh fabric, and the processes most often paired with leather hang tag include embroidery, die casting, digital printing.
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.
