Brass Wired Edge Ribbon for Yoga Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Wired Edge Ribbon for Yoga Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Wired Edge Ribbon is the version buyers specify for yoga wear 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 wired edge ribbon its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Wired Edge Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Sandblasted Finish, Anodised Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Electroplating, Mercerising |
| Typical application | Yoga Wear |
| Related applications | Underwear, Bags, Trousers, Backpacks |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 — abrasion resistance after 10 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
- Lingerie
- Home Curtains
- Luggage
- Swimwear
- Boots
- Bedding Sets
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 knitted elastic, hook and eye tape, nylon zipper, elastic band, and the processes most often paired with wired edge ribbon include weaving, embroidery, water repellent finishing.
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