Copper Wired Edge Ribbon for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Wired Edge Ribbon for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Wired Edge Ribbon is the version buyers specify for bras 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
Copper gives wired edge ribbon its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Copper |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Piece-Dyed Finish, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Electroplating, Anodising, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Blazers, Sneakers, Outdoor Tents, Scarves |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 — elastic recovery after 30 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
- Down Jackets
- Sleepwear
- Kidswear
- Shirts
- Sportswear
- Uniforms
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 velvet ribbon, seersucker fabric, carabiner clip, flannel fabric, and the processes most often paired with wired edge ribbon include embroidery, ultrasonic welding, singeing.
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