Acrylic Lace Trim for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Lace Trim for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Lace Trim 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 lace trim its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Lace Trim |
|---|---|
| Base material | Acrylic |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Sanforising, Ultrasonic Welding, Rotary Printing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Sportswear, Scarves, Bras, Socks |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Shirts
- Bridal Gowns
- Bras
- Down Jackets
- Footwear
- Outdoor Tents
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 flame retardant fabric, shank button, waterproof breathable fabric, hook and loop tape, and the processes most often paired with lace trim include weaving, pu coating, sublimation printing.
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.
