Nylon Sleeve Head for Dresses — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Sleeve Head for Dresses: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Sleeve Head is the version buyers specify for dresses 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
Nylon gives sleeve head its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Sleeve Head |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Antique Copper Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Weaving, Flame Retardant Finishing, Embossing |
| Typical application | Dresses |
| Related applications | Evening Wear, Trousers, Luggage, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | JIS L Standards |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to JIS L Standards on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — JIS L Standards documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Swimwear
- Backpacks
- Bridal Gowns
- Blouses
- Blazers
- Sportswear
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, cashmere fabric, interlock knit fabric, horn button, and the processes most often paired with sleeve head include warp knitting, flame retardant finishing, anti-pilling finish.
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.
