Brass Rickrack Trim for Underwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Rickrack Trim for Underwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Rickrack Trim is the version buyers specify for underwear 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
Brass gives rickrack trim its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Rickrack Trim |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Silicone Wash Finish, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Mercerising, Flame Retardant Finishing, Metal Stamping |
| Typical application | Underwear |
| Related applications | Shirts, Bridal Gowns, Outdoor Tents, Blouses |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Yoga Wear
- Baby Clothing
- Outdoor Tents
- Bras
- Backpacks
- Scarves
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 magnetic snap, tassel trim, zipper chain, moisture wicking fabric, and the processes most often paired with rickrack trim include rotary printing, sublimation printing, anodising.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
