Recycled PET Embroidered Patch for Uniforms — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Embroidered Patch for Uniforms: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Embroidered Patch is the version buyers specify for uniforms 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 embroidered patch its strength and surface character. 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 | Embroidered Patch |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Sanforising, Moisture Wicking Finishing, Warp Knitting |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Related applications | Suits, Sportswear, Bras, Bags |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Lingerie
- Suits
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Bags
- Bras
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 seat belt webbing, stud trim, viscose fabric, size sticker, and the processes most often paired with embroidered patch include piece dyeing, garment washing, brushing.
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