Tapes
Narrow woven tapes used inside shirts and trousers for reinforcement and finishing.
Also called garment tape.
2 items in Tapes
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Shirt Tape
Narrow tape used inside a shirt to reinforce and finish seams and openings.
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Trouser Tape
Tape used along a trouser waistband to hold its shape and finish the inside edge.
Also called waistband tape
Which tapes do you need?
Tape is the part of a shirt or trouser nobody sees and everybody notices when it is missing. It stops seams stretching out of shape and gives an edge something to be sewn to.
| Type | What it is | Where it goes | What it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt tape | Narrow woven cotton tape | Inside shoulder seams, plackets and openings | Stops the seam stretching and holds the line straight |
| Trouser tape | Wider and stiffer woven tape | Along the inside of a trouser waistband | Holds the waistband shape and finishes the inside edge |
Tell us the width in millimetres and whether it is going into a shirt or a waistband. If you have a sample, a photo against a ruler is enough.
Questions buyers ask about tapes
- What is shirt tape used for?
- It is sewn into shoulder seams, plackets and openings to stop them stretching out of shape. On a shirt that is worn and washed often, it is the difference between a shoulder line that stays straight and one that goes wavy.
- What width of tape do I need?
- Shirt tapes are usually narrow, in the range of a few millimetres, and waistband tapes are wider and stiffer. The right width depends on the seam it is going into, so tell us the garment and we will tell you what is normally used.
Ask about tapes
Tell us the item and the quantity. A photo of the trim or the garment helps most.
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Param P Hirani
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