Copper Satin Label for Skirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Satin Label for Skirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Satin Label is the version buyers specify for skirts 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 satin label 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 | Satin Label |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Rose Gold Plating, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Stone Washing, Bonding, Die Casting |
| Typical application | Skirts |
| Related applications | Underwear, Evening Wear, Upholstery, Gloves |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life 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
- Outdoor Tents
- Upholstery
- Sportswear
- Jeans
- Bridal Gowns
- 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 eyelet tape, fur trim, recycled cotton fabric, leather cord, and the processes most often paired with satin label include laminating, rotary printing, anti-static finishing.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
