Silicone Printed Label for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Printed Label for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Printed Label is the version buyers specify for suits 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
Silicone gives printed label 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 | Printed Label |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Black Nickel Finish, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Embossing, Yarn Dyeing, Weaving |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Activewear, Evening Wear, Outdoor Tents, Baby Clothing |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sportswear
- Evening Wear
- Outdoor Tents
- Jeans
- Blazers
- Hats
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 o-ring, sewing thread, embroidered trim, side release buckle, and the processes most often paired with printed label include metal stamping, brushing, sublimation printing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
