Rubber Metallic Thread for Coats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Metallic Thread for Coats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Metallic Thread is the version buyers specify for coats 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
Rubber gives metallic thread its strength and surface character. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Rubber |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Anodised Finish, Powder Coating, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Screen Printing, Laser Cutting, UV Protection Finishing |
| Typical application | Coats |
| Related applications | Backpacks, Hats, Baby Clothing, Sportswear |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 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 — pull strength 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
- Gloves
- Shirts
- Down Jackets
- Dresses
- Bras
- Upholstery
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 waterproof zipper, velcro hook tape, spandex fabric, spacer mesh fabric, and the processes most often paired with metallic thread include bonding, heat transfer printing, heat setting.
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