Cotton Applique Patch for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Applique Patch for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Applique Patch is the version buyers specify for lingerie 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
Cotton gives applique patch its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Applique Patch |
|---|---|
| Base material | Cotton |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Silicone Wash Finish, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, Injection Moulding, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Dresses, Scarves, Skirts, Blouses |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 100 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 Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Scarves
- Activewear
- Footwear
- Bras
- Coats
- Skirts
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 mesh fabric, microfiber fabric, denim fabric, sleeve head, and the processes most often paired with applique patch include die casting, enzyme washing, stone washing.
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.
