Glass Barcode Sticker for Sportswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Barcode Sticker for Sportswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Barcode Sticker is the version buyers specify for sportswear 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 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 | Glass |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Gunmetal Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | PU Coating, Anti-Static Finishing, Electroplating |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Related applications | Hats, Bedding Sets, Home Curtains, Kidswear |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Kidswear
- Baby Clothing
- Bags
- Trousers
- Blazers
- Skirts
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 waxed cotton cord, chantilly lace, eyelet tape, fleece fabric, and the processes most often paired with barcode sticker include anti-static finishing, bonding, brushing.
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.
