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To order herringbone tape wholesale, prepare a short specification: material, width, colour (Pantone or a sample), application, quantity in metres and winding method. With it, the manufacturer can suggest a suitable article, make a sample and give you a quote. The price depends on the material, width, colour, whether there is printing, and the quantity.
Who buys herringbone tape wholesale
- Clothing brands – for seam reinforcement, bindings, hanging loops and branded details.
- Garment factories and CMT producers – for series production to the client's specification.
- Bag and tote manufacturers – for handles, bindings and straps.
- Workwear and uniform manufacturers – for aprons, overalls and jackets.
- Home textile manufacturers – for towel loops, cushion ties and covers.
- Haberdashery retailers – for sale by the metre in shops.
Specification for wholesale herringbone tape
| Parameter | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Material | Cotton, polyester or a blend |
| Width | In mm, with tolerance if a folder attachment is used |
| Density and thickness | Light for reinforcement or dense for handles |
| Colour | Natural, white, black or a Pantone code; a fabric sample |
| Printing | Unprinted or with a logo – file, ink colour, repeat |
| Application | Reinforcement, binding, ties, handles – helps in choosing the article |
| Washing | Temperature and type of washing of the finished product |
| Quantity | Metres per width and colour |
| Packaging | Rolls, spools, roll length, labelling |
The more complete the specification, the faster and more accurate the quote. If you are unsure about some parameters, describe the product – the manufacturer will suggest an option.
Herringbone tape manufacturer or trader
Buying directly from a manufacturer, or from a wholesaler with its own production, gives you several advantages:
- colour matched to Pantone, not just from the stock range;
- non-standard widths and logo printing;
- technical advice on choosing the material and width;
- more consistent repeatability between batches, which matters for brands with seasonal collections.
Tape samples
A sample is an essential step before a production run. It lets you check:
- Colour – compare in daylight with the fabric and the other trims of the product.
- Hand feel and density – whether the tape is stable enough for its function.
- Width – with the actual folder, ring or buckle.
- Behaviour in the wash – shrinkage, bleeding, distortion.
- Printing – legibility, position, durability.
Sew the sample onto the real product rather than just looking at it on the roll.
Pantone colour
For brands, matching the tape colour to the fabric and other accessories is essential. The tape can be dyed to a Pantone Textile code (TCX or TPX) or to a physical sample. Bear in mind that the same colour looks slightly different on cotton and polyester, and that a slight deviation within tolerance is possible between batches. Approve a lab dip before the whole quantity is dyed.
What determines the price
The price of wholesale herringbone tape is made up of several factors:
- Material – cotton, polyester or a blend.
- Width and density – a wider, denser tape uses more yarn.
- Colour – a standard stock colour or custom dyeing.
- Printing – number of colours, method and complexity of the logo.
- Quantity – larger runs are usually more economical per metre.
- Packaging and delivery – special winding, labelling, destination within the EU.
For a specific price, send a request for a quote with your specification.
Rolls and winding
The tape is supplied wound on rolls or spools. Shorter rolls are convenient for hand sewing and small workshops. Automated lines and folders prefer longer rolls to reduce stoppages for changeovers. Also specify whether you want each roll labelled with article, colour and batch – this makes stock control easier.
Inspection on delivery
When the batch arrives, carry out a short incoming inspection before the tape goes into production:
- compare the colour with the approved sample in daylight;
- measure the width of several rolls at several points along each roll;
- check the edges for waviness, loose threads and uneven density;
- for printed tape, check the position and repeat of the logo;
- check the roll labels against the ordered articles and quantities.
If you find a deviation, report it immediately, before the tape is cut and sewn in.
Planning the order
- Include the tape in the style's tech pack right from the development stage.
- Order samples together with the fabric to test colour and shrinkage at the same time.
- Combine widths and colours from several styles in one order.
- Plan a reserve for process waste during cutting and machine setup.
The available materials and widths are described in the herringbone tape category. If you are also ordering other ribbons and accessories, see the ribbons section and the general haberdashery category.
Repeat orders
For seasonal collections, keep the approved sample and the article and colour numbers. Quote them in your inquiry when reordering – the tape will then be reproduced to the same specification and will match the products already made.
Ordering from Polkom
Polkom is a Bulgarian manufacturer of haberdashery and accessories for fashion, furniture, footwear and bags, based in Sofia, with over 30 years of experience and more than 10,000 articles. We deliver herringbone tape in cotton, polyester and blends, in widths from 3 to 100 mm, with Pantone dyeing and logo printing, fast sampling and delivery across the EU. Minimum quantities depend on the article – send an inquiry. Write to us with your specification via the contact page.
