Wood Hem Tape for Activewear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Hem Tape for Activewear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Hem Tape is the version buyers specify for activewear 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
Wood gives hem tape its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Hem Tape |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Matte Black Coating, Antique Copper Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Sanforising, Bonding, Calendering |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Related applications | Bridal Gowns, Sleepwear, Bedding Sets, Footwear |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sneakers
- Footwear
- Dresses
- Bedding Sets
- Uniforms
- Kidswear
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 heat transfer label, invisible zipper, swivel hook, rubber patch, and the processes most often paired with hem tape include bonding, enamel filling, enzyme washing.
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