ABS Resin Printed Label for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Printed Label for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Printed Label is the version buyers specify for sneakers 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
ABS Resin gives printed label its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Printed Label |
|---|---|
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Matte Black Coating, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Weaving, Flame Retardant Finishing, Enamel Filling |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Caps, Yoga Wear, Coats, Sportswear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 200 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Swimwear
- Upholstery
- Skirts
- Bras
- Bridal Gowns
- Sportswear
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 bungee cord, d-ring, paper hang tag, wooden button, and the processes most often paired with printed label include uv protection finishing, sanforising, yarn dyeing.
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.
