Glass Tassel Trim for Outdoor Tents — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Tassel Trim for Outdoor Tents: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass 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
Glass gives tassel trim its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Glass |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Laser Cutting, Anti-Pilling Finish, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Outdoor Tents |
| Related applications | Activewear, Jackets, Skirts, Evening Wear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Skirts
- Jackets
- Kidswear
- Trousers
- Suits
- Sportswear
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 press stud, tencel lyocell fabric, denim fabric, modal fabric, and the processes most often paired with tassel trim include yarn dyeing, brushing, heat setting.
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