Zinc Alloy Woven Elastic for Activewear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Woven Elastic for Activewear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Woven Elastic is the version buyers specify for activewear 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
Zinc Alloy gives woven elastic 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 | Woven Elastic |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | Epoxy Coating, Screen Printing, Anti-Static Finishing |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Suits, Bridal Gowns, Hats |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sportswear
- Socks
- Caps
- Skirts
- Underwear
- Luggage
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 polar fleece fabric, taslan fabric, jersey knit fabric, jeans button, and the processes most often paired with woven elastic include singeing, anti-static finishing, metal stamping.
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