Zinc Alloy Cotton Label for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Cotton Label for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Cotton Label 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
Zinc Alloy gives cotton label 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 | Cotton Label |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Antique Copper Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Anti-Pilling Finish, Metal Stamping, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Underwear, Bedding Sets, Scarves, Activewear |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Suits
- Bags
- Boots
- Luggage
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 fringe trim, eyelet, two-way separating zipper, woven interlining, and the processes most often paired with cotton label include ultrasonic welding, epoxy coating, warp knitting.
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