Brass Rickrack Trim for Skirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Rickrack Trim for Skirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Rickrack Trim 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
Brass gives rickrack trim its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Rickrack Trim |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Mercerised Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Brushing, Electroplating, Epoxy Coating |
| Typical application | Skirts |
| Related applications | Trousers, Uniforms, Down Jackets, Sportswear |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Gloves
- Jeans
- Dresses
- Hats
- Yoga Wear
- 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 heat transfer label, heat transfer vinyl, piping cord, fringe trim, and the processes most often paired with rickrack trim include calendering, injection moulding, rotary printing.
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