Brass Iron-On Patch for Caps — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Iron-On Patch for Caps: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Iron-On Patch is the version buyers specify for caps 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 iron-on patch 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 | Iron-On Patch |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Mercerised Finish, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Yarn Dyeing, Calendering, Digital Printing |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Socks, Hats, Blazers |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 — pull strength after 50 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
- Blazers
- Underwear
- Luggage
- Boots
- Home Curtains
- 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 printed ribbon, ladder lock, tencel lyocell fabric, bra ring and slider, and the processes most often paired with iron-on patch include epoxy coating, electroplating, flame retardant finishing.
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.
