Cotton Webbing
Ring spun cotton tape with a soft matt face, specified by yarn count so the hand you approve is the hand you receive.
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Cotton webbing is bought for its hand and its finish rather than for load figures. The variable that decides both is yarn count: the higher the count the finer the yarn, and the lighter, thinner and softer the finished tape.
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Problems This Range Solves
- Tape that arrives coarser or heavier than the sample that was approved
- Hairy surfaces that pill and look worn before the product is sold
- Synthetic straps that feel wrong against skin or against a natural fabric
- Webbing that cannot be garment dyed or printed by the customer later
Who Specifies It
- Apparel and accessory brands matching a natural shell fabric
- Craft, stationery and gift converters who print or dye in house
- Bag makers building a matt unbranded look
- Bookbinders and paper converters working with natural materials
Where It Is Used
- Apron ties, bag handles and garment drawcords
- Craft and card making tape
- Gift wrapping and packaging ribbon
- Book and stationery binding tape
- Soft pet collars and leads
- Plant ties and floristry arrangements
Why This Construction
- Yarn count specified with your order, from coarse 10s through to fine 40s
- Ring spun yarn arranges fibres closely and evenly for less hairiness than rotor spun
- Matt natural face that takes later dyeing or printing on your side
- Comfortable against skin where a synthetic tape would feel harsh
- Pantone matched dyeing or supplied natural for your own finishing
- Woven from 0.65 mm to 2.5 mm thickness to your drawing
Materials We Weave It From
- Ring spun cotton yarn, count specified with the order
- Rotor spun cotton where a fuller coarser hand is wanted at lower cost
- Optional bleached or natural greige supply for customer side dyeing
What You Can Change
- Yarn count from 10s to 40s to set the weight and softness you want
- Ring spun or rotor spun yarn depending on the surface you need
- Natural, bleached or Pantone matched dyed supply
- Computer jacquard logo or screen printed branding
- Roll and carton packing to your specification
How A Cotton Tape Order Runs
- Yarn count selection
- Bleaching or dyeing as specified
- Warping and weaving
- Softening and finishing
- Width and hand inspection
- Rolling, measuring and packing
How It Compares
Cotton gives the natural hand and takes later dyeing, which polyester will not. Polyester holds length and colour far better and does not mildew, so it wins outdoors.
Polypropylene is lighter, cheaper and will not rot, but nothing about it feels natural. For anything touching skin or paired with natural fabric, cotton is the honest choice.
Linen carries more strength and durability but is less pliable. Cotton is more flexible and easier to work with, which matters where the tape has to be glued or turned.
Quality Control On This Range
- Yarn count confirmed on arrival rather than taken from the supplier docket
- Hand compared against the approved sample by the same person each time
- Shade checked start to end of roll, as cotton shows sectional variation readily
- SGS testing arranged on request before shipment
Using It Well
- Quote a yarn count rather than words like soft or heavy; 21s and 40s are very different tapes
- Allow for the shrinkage cotton shows on first wash if the finished item is laundered
- Store rolls dry; cotton is the one fibre here that will mildew
- Ask for greige tape if you plan to dye or print in your own facility
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Questions Buyers Ask About Cotton Webbing
What does yarn count mean on cotton webbing
Count measures how much yarn length makes up a fixed weight. One pound of 10s measures 10 times 840 yards. The larger the number the finer the yarn, so 40s gives a lighter, thinner, softer tape and 10s gives a thicker, heavier, coarser one.
What is the difference between ring spun and rotor spun cotton tape
Fibres in ring spun yarn lie closely and evenly, packed loose inside and tight outside. Rotor spun yarn is arranged more loosely. Ring spinning gives less hairiness and a better surface, which is visible on a finished strap.
Can I dye the cotton webbing myself
Yes. We can supply natural or bleached greige tape for you to dye or print, which is common with craft and stationery customers. Tell us before weaving, as the finishing differs.
Will cotton webbing shrink
Some shrinkage on first wash is normal for cotton. If the finished product will be laundered, allow for it in your cut length or ask us about a pre-shrunk finish.
Quote Us A Width And We Will Quote You A Date
Cotton Webbing is made to order. Send the width, the thickness and a colour reference and the quotation comes back with a delivery date attached.