PU Leather Wired Edge Ribbon for Evening Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Wired Edge Ribbon for Evening Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Wired Edge Ribbon is the version buyers specify for evening wear 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
PU Leather gives wired edge ribbon its drape and hand feel. 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 | Wired Edge Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Heat Setting, Laser Cutting, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Evening Wear |
| Related applications | Bridal Gowns, Activewear, Uniforms, Bags |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| 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 RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jackets
- Activewear
- Sneakers
- Caps
- Kidswear
- Yoga Wear
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 scuba knit fabric, two-way separating zipper, bamboo fabric, chain trim, and the processes most often paired with wired edge ribbon include calendering, garment washing, metal stamping.
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