Binding Tape
Binding tape is typically used to create a finished edge on fabric or to protect raw material edges. It provides a clean, aesthetic look for apparel, luggage, packaging, furniture, carpet, and a variety of other textile applications, matching fabric yarns in the apparel market for consistent cleaning and a professional finish. To meet the needs of various applications, we carry a variety of binding tape styles and materials for your projects.
Features and Specifications of Binding Tape
Our inventory includes binding tape in various styles, widths, weights, and colors. Ranging from 1/4” to 6”, we offer binding tape in natural, white, and black, with capabilities for special orders and custom dye colors that meet your exact project specifications. Flat, herringbone, and twill tape offer different features and specifications due to their style and construction.Flat Binding Tape
Durable and ideal for reinforcing the edges of materials, flat binding tape offers reliability, flexibility, and ease of use in textile applications. It can be made from cotton, polyester, polypropylene, or nylon, prioritizing flexibility and strength through the material selection. The flexibility and softness allow flat binding tape to conform to the shape of the project items without damage. Flat binding tape is perfect for finishing garment necklines and armholes, providing a neat and pucker-free look.Herringbone Tape
Herringbone tape, which is also known as a broken twill weave, has a distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern. The zigzag of the herringbone pattern shifts color with each change in direction and can be made with cotton, polyester, or a blend of the two. It is a strong, durable, and flexible option that can bend easily without losing its shape. ThisTwill Tape
Featuring a diagonal weave pattern, twill tape is versatile and durable for reinforcing seams in various applications. The diagonal weave provides a textured surface for added durability with resistance to fraying and stretching, making twill tape a perfect material solution where reliable and sturdy tape is required. It can be made of cotton, polyester, or a blend for a balance of durability, flexibility, and comfort. Twill tape can be used for stabilizing seams and edges, casings, facings, or finishing seams, as well as drawstrings or ties.Binding Tape Materials Available
Our inventory includes a range of binding tape materials to best suit the needs of your applications, such as lightweight up to heavyweight belting in cotton, and medium weight in nylon and polyester materials. Each material offers its own unique characteristics to benefit textile projects:- Cotton: Flexible, lightweight, and sustainable, cotton tape features good absorbency and little elasticity for versatile applications.
- Nylon: Pliable, lightweight, and less prone to puckering than polypropylene or cotton, nylon tape is a popular binding choice for textiles.
- Polyester: Offering high strength, durability, and mild resistance to heat, polyester tape features a break strength of up to 200 lbs for heavy-duty applications.
- Polypropylene: With all polypropylene tape in a herringbone pattern, this option provides strength, chemical resistance, and flexibility with low friction for an affordable binding tape solution.