Genuine Leather Tassel Trim for Evening Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Tassel Trim for Evening Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Tassel Trim 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
Genuine Leather gives tassel trim its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Tassel Trim |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Moisture Wicking Finishing, Calendering, Enamel Filling |
| Typical application | Evening Wear |
| Related applications | Sleepwear, Home Curtains, Backpacks, Hats |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 500 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 CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Underwear
- Blouses
- Sleepwear
- Workwear
- Footwear
- Socks
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 french terry fabric, tassel trim, anti-bacterial fabric, canvas fabric, and the processes most often paired with tassel trim include anti-pilling finish, moisture wicking finishing, sublimation printing.
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