POM Plastic Woven Elastic for Skirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Woven Elastic for Skirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Woven Elastic 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
POM Plastic gives woven elastic 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 | Woven Elastic |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Rose Gold Plating, Chrome Plating |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Singeing, Calendering |
| Typical application | Skirts |
| Related applications | Backpacks, Sneakers, Home Curtains, Bags |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jeans
- Skirts
- Lingerie
- Hats
- Sneakers
- 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 woven patch, heat transfer vinyl, velcro hook tape, waterproof breathable fabric, and the processes most often paired with woven elastic include electroplating, bonding, flame retardant finishing.
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