Recycled PET Barcode Sticker for Down Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Barcode Sticker for Down Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Barcode Sticker is the version buyers specify for down jackets 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
Recycled PET gives barcode sticker its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Barcode Sticker |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Sandblasted Finish, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Weft Knitting, Enzyme Washing, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Related applications | Shirts, Hats, Jeans, Boots |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 200 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 CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Gloves
- Socks
- Uniforms
- Bras
- Jackets
- Backpacks
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 reverse coil zipper, woven interlining, selvedge denim fabric, boning tape, and the processes most often paired with barcode sticker include moisture wicking finishing, singeing, anti-pilling finish.
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.
