Knowledge Center for Trim Buyers
Material, process and buying notes written for the people who write trim specifications, not for search engines.
Guides and Comparisons
Six references covering tag materials, attachment methods, care labels, ribbon fibres, hot stamping foil and first order preparation.
How to Choose a Hang Tag Material
Board weight, coating and finish decide how a hang tag prints, how it feels and whether it survives the trip to the shop floor.
Comparison GuideHang Tag Attachment Methods Compared
Pellets, seals, loops and strings each suit a different fabric and a different finishing speed. A short comparison before you specify.
Buying GuideWhat Belongs on a Care Label
Fibre content, care symbols, size and origin all live on a small piece of tape. Getting the layout right once saves reprinting every variant.
Material GuidePolyester Cotton and Nylon Ribbon Differences
Three fibres, three behaviours in dyeing, printing and use. Which one to pick for a trim, a strap or a bow.
Process GuideHot Stamping Foil for Paper Plastic and Leather
Foil is specified by the surface it has to stick to. Using a paper foil on a plastic part is the most common cause of a failed stamp.
Buying GuideA Trim Sourcing Checklist for First Orders
What to send, what to ask and what to approve before a first trim order goes into production.
Still Not Sure Which Trim to Specify
Describe the garment or the packaging and the trim options are narrowed down with you before anything is quoted.
