ABS Resin Hook and Loop Tape for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Hook and Loop Tape for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Hook and Loop Tape 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
ABS Resin gives hook and loop tape its drape and hand feel. 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 | Hook and Loop Tape |
|---|---|
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Epoxy Doming, Anodised Finish, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Embroidery, Metal Stamping, Ultrasonic Welding |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Upholstery, Home Curtains, Bridal Gowns, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 500 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 — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Gloves
- Swimwear
- Trousers
- Evening Wear
- Lingerie
- Jackets
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 wired edge ribbon, faux leather fabric, woven elastic, velcro loop tape, and the processes most often paired with hook and loop tape include metal stamping, stone washing, pu coating.
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