Stainless Steel Barcode Sticker for Luggage — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Barcode Sticker for Luggage: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Barcode Sticker is the version buyers specify for luggage 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
Stainless Steel gives barcode sticker its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Barcode Sticker |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, UV Printing, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Bonding, Weaving, Mercerising |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Related applications | Scarves, Home Curtains, Socks, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| 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 WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Boots
- Caps
- Yoga Wear
- Sneakers
- Kidswear
- Dresses
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 covered button, paper hang tag, waxed cotton cord, zipper tape, and the processes most often paired with barcode sticker include metal stamping, moisture wicking finishing, electroplating.
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