Acrylic Metallic Thread for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Metallic Thread for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Metallic Thread is the version buyers specify for lingerie 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
Acrylic gives metallic thread its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Metallic Thread |
|---|---|
| Base material | Acrylic |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Enzyme Wash Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, Mercerising, Stone Washing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Bedding Sets, Backpacks, Outdoor Tents, Sneakers |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| 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 REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Workwear
- Jackets
- Home Curtains
- Gloves
- Evening Wear
- Blouses
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 tpu laminated fabric, flannel fabric, open-end zipper, size label, and the processes most often paired with metallic thread include garment washing, anti-static finishing, electroplating.
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