Silicone Hang Tag for Jeans — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Hang Tag for Jeans: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Hang Tag is the version buyers specify for jeans 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 hang tag its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Hang Tag |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Mercerised Finish, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Embossing, Metal Stamping, UV Protection Finishing |
| Typical application | Jeans |
| Related applications | Sportswear, Luggage, Yoga Wear, Dresses |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| Usual packing | 500 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 Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Shirts
- Upholstery
- Baby Clothing
- Suits
- Uniforms
- Gloves
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 pongee fabric, leather patch, interlock knit fabric, elastic thread, and the processes most often paired with hang tag include brushing, water repellent finishing, warp knitting.
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