Recycled PET Bra Strap for Upholstery — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Bra Strap for Upholstery: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Bra Strap is the version buyers specify for upholstery 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
Recycled PET gives bra strap its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Bra Strap |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Brushed Silver Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Epoxy Coating, Piece Dyeing, Calendering |
| Typical application | Upholstery |
| Related applications | Upholstery, Yoga Wear, Down Jackets, Jeans |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| 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 BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sleepwear
- Workwear
- Yoga Wear
- Blazers
- Outdoor Tents
- Down Jackets
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 polyester fabric, woven label, eyelet tape, metal zipper, and the processes most often paired with bra strap include weft knitting, uv protection finishing, moisture wicking finishing.
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