Brass Core Spun Thread for Blazers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Core Spun Thread for Blazers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Core Spun Thread is the version buyers specify for blazers 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
Brass gives core spun thread 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 | Core Spun Thread |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Brushed Silver Finish, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Die Casting |
| Typical application | Blazers |
| Related applications | Bridal Gowns, Sportswear, Hats, Bedding Sets |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 100 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 — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Coats
- Lingerie
- Swimwear
- Backpacks
- Bedding Sets
- Blouses
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 barcode sticker, nylon webbing, nylon zipper, printed label, and the processes most often paired with core spun thread include moisture wicking finishing, screen printing, sublimation printing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
