Wood Bra Underwire for Outdoor Tents — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Bra Underwire for Outdoor Tents: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Bra Underwire is the version buyers specify for outdoor tents 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 bra underwire its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Bra Underwire |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Piece Dyeing, Electroplating, Laminating |
| Typical application | Outdoor Tents |
| Related applications | Workwear, Baby Clothing, Boots, Footwear |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bedding Sets
- Blouses
- Backpacks
- Uniforms
- Activewear
- Lingerie
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 magnetic snap, wired edge ribbon, softshell fabric, canvas fabric, and the processes most often paired with bra underwire include metal stamping, embossing, piece dyeing.
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