Rubber Eyelet for Yoga Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Eyelet for Yoga Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Eyelet is the version buyers specify for yoga wear 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
Rubber gives eyelet 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 | Eyelet |
|---|---|
| Base material | Rubber |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Black Nickel Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Piece Dyeing, Anti-Static Finishing |
| Typical application | Yoga Wear |
| Related applications | Jeans, Scarves, Caps, Shirts |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| 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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance 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
- Luggage
- Footwear
- Socks
- Baby Clothing
- Caps
- Outdoor Tents
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 french terry fabric, woven interlining, velcro loop tape, polyester webbing, and the processes most often paired with eyelet include rotary printing, anti-pilling finish, anodising.
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