Reflective cuff tabs are a way of adding reflective while also introducing adjustability to finish outerwear sleeves. They are two part trims that have a male and female side so that they can open and close as well as adjust for the comfort of the wearer.

Applications: Reflective cuff tabs are added to outerwear sleeves or pockets to add reflectivity as well as adjustment They can be another option for branding.

Common Pitfalls:  Sewing instructions must be clearly marked for sewing operators. They must be placed at contact points where they will enhance the garment visibility.

Click here for more products.

A  drawcord  is a knit or woven cord meant to be a utilitarian way to offer the wearer an adjustment to close a hoodie or pant.

Drawcords are generally solid or multiple colors with  numerous versions of their finished ends that can be branded with a logo. A variety of options for the finished ends includes engraved rubber, metal, and dipped and knotted rubber.

Applications: A drawcord is used to tie up a knit pant or a hooded top. By adding the logo to the ends of the drawcord, the brand has the opportunity to add a special treatment while adding a placement for logo identity.

Common Pitfalls: Cannot be used on childrens’ hooded garments. They must be carefully graded  for pants or the bottoms of knit tops that are sized.

Click Here for more products.

A hang tag is the advertisement used to identify a brand. Hang tags can be simple logo artwork or include information/ care instructions/ multiple information about texture/ fabric /etc.. The hang tag provides a strong presence that the consumer can identify to purchase multiple items from the same brand.

Applications:  A Hang Tag is the first line of advertising on a garment. It provides brand identity to the user or buyer and they will be able to identify brands that they feel have a strong presence and which they prefer to seek out at retail. 

Common Pitfalls: Must be well thought out as it is a throwaway, albeit important item. The artwork for the tag is not clearly defined. They can be very expensive.

Click Here for more products.

HEAT TRANSFER TPU (thermo poly urethane) is a three dimensional quality that translates into logo transfers.

Applications: These can be used wherever 3 dimensional trims are requested and in place of normal flat transfers. They can be used as back neck/front chest and sleeve trims for greater brand identity exposure.

Common Pitfalls:  Heat transfer instructions must be followed at the factory level to insure that the application - temperature/ pressure/dwell time and peeling instructions are followed. Fabrics need to be tested in advance to insure proper application before ordering production quantities.

Click Here for more products.

Heat Transfer Neck Labels are applied using a recognized heat transfer machine to eliminate unsightly woven neck labels. They can include but not necessarily have : brand ID, size, care/content, RN etc.

Applications: A heat transfer is applied in the inside neck to denote the details above. It can be as extensive or as limited in content as the designer requests.

Common Pitfalls: Factories must have a recognized heat transfer machine and not attempt to apply these with a common iron. Because of the nature of the heat transfer, fabric testing regarding both application and wash testing should be done before bulk production proceeds. All details should be checked to eliminate incorrect information on a permanent label. Attention should be paid to color - black transfers cannot show up on a black garment - the most common universal color is silver.

Necktapes are woven or knit, stretch or non stretch usually 3/8” running yards that  are used to reinforce the back neck of a garment.

Applications:  A Neck Tape  is a perfect opportunity to add branding to a garment and is clearly visible on an unworn garment. The logo or brand can be woven into the tape or printed.

Common Pitfalls: Using non stretch on a stretch neck of a garment. Too much information. Wrong width.

 Click Here for more products.

A print label is the advertisement used to identify a brand generally placed in the center back neck . They can also serve to include all pertinent garment details including size/ care and content details.

They can be printed on a variety of substrates depending on the look of the brand from natural cotton to polyester satin/ damask/ etc.

Applications:  A print label provides brand identity to the user or buyer. It is the way the consumer will identify brands that they feel have a strong presence and which they prefer to seek out at retail. It can contain all important details like country of origin/size/care and content but can be as simple as the brand logo only.

Common Pitfalls: Artwork not clearly defined. Care and content labels must be included in garments as well as required by law so if this label doesn’t have  this information, another print label will be required, generally placed in the side seam.

Click Here for more products

Reflective Fabrics are a combination of reflective bead qualities and a substrate of spandex or other grounds. The use of reflective thread in the weaving process means the reflective design can be more fully integrated into the garment. Reflective fabrics are achieved by laminating or sandwiching reflective sheeting or patterns on to another substrate, either woven or knit.

Applications: Reflective novelty fabrics can be used as inserts with solid non reflective fabrics to add greater visibility and value to activewear.

Common Pitfalls:  Cost must be considered and judicious placement of the fabrics needs to be weighed in to get the most obvious effect of reflectivity on the garment.

Click Here for more products.

A reflective heat transfer is composed of glass beads translated into artwork that is then applied to a garment by means of a special heat transfer machine using a combination of temperature/ pressure/dwell time and peeling instructions. Reflective heat transfers are composed of glass beads and retroreflect when hit by direct light.

Reflective transfers can be made in a multitude of dye to match colors. They can be all sizes and offer an updated addition of color to apparel used  outdoors.

Applications:  A reflective heat transfer is a functional addition to a garment which is  used as a safety precaution by enhancing the wearers visibility. They can be logo and/or generic. In place of standard silver reflective transfers or non reflective transfers they add a special element of visibility to activewear. 

Common Pitfalls: Must be tested on the garments before production to insure that transfers will adhere to fabrics after application and washing. Factories must follow application instructions - temperature/dwell time/ pressure and peeling instructions - if any one of these is not followed the  transfers will fall off after wearing or washing.

Click Here for more products.

Rainbow Reflective trims are used to enhance logo identity and trim a garment. They are made of a particular substrate that looks black on normal seeing but then gets a rainbow reflective sheen when struck by light.

Applications:  Rainbow reflective trims can be converted into logo heat transfers/piping taping/ and can be used with all activewear or athleisure garments.

Common Pitfalls: Can only be seen with a light for the rainbow effect so mention needs to be included to show the rainbow reflective properties.

Click Here for more products.

Reflective Tape  is used to enhance the visibility of the wearer. It reflects the light from oncoming cars to alert them of a wearer. M.A.X and our Taiwan factory are converters and distributors of 3M® Scotchlite.

Applications:  There are numerous variations of reflective tape. They can be piping/ binding/ flat tape. They are generally custom made so they can be printed with a logo or brand name. They can be stretch or non-stretch depending on application and garment construction. 

Common Pitfalls: Artwork may be too small to be noticed depending on the size of the tape. Ordering tape that will be inserted into a seam incorrectly, it can be made with a tricot or spandex selvage edge thus avoiding payment for reflective that will be hidden in a seam.

Click Here for more products.

Reflective Thread can be used in the production of woven and knit fabrics to enhance the visibility of the wearer.

Applications: Used in woven fabrics for outerwear and backpacks. Knit into fabrics the yarn can be used for a subtle all over pattern adding visibility to any garment as well as tipping on collars and cuffs. Reflective 3mm and 5mm tape is used with a folder under cover stitch seams to enhance the design while introducing optimum reflectivity.

Common Pitfalls:  Consultation with fabric manufactures to get the maximum effect of reflectivity with a minimum amount of yarn.

Click Here for more products.

Seam Seal Tape and trims are used to emphasize the existence of a zipper or pocket while adding exciting dimensional design to the article of clothing.Made of PU - Poly Urethane, they have a thickness that adds interest.

Applications: They outline pockets and zippers but can also be used as eyelets and earphone insert holders to prevent stretching or raveling of fabrics.

Common Pitfalls:  Judicious use of these trims can be an effective use but not overly used like regular heat transfers. 

Click Here for more products.

Silicon Elastic is elastic that is designed with silicon or rubber designs to provide greater grip for areas like the inside bottom of running shorts or ski jackets. This prevents them from riding up.

Applications:  Silicon Elastic can be printed or embroidered with the brand or logo for greater visibility of the brand name. Used to avoid garments from riding up during extensive stretching or working out.

Common Pitfalls: Width must be appropriate for the garment. 

Click Here for more products.

Silicon/Suede Patches A silicon/suede patch is a trim that uses silicon for the logo /details and faux suede for the ground. These can be heat sealed or sewn. The silicon can be very detailed and utilize a multitude of colors.

Applications: The patches can be used for any logo branding on the outside of garments/ outerwear and particularly fleece where heat transfer trims cannot be used. They can be die cut for interesting effects.

Common Pitfalls: There are a limited number of suede ground colors besides black and white. Artwork must include a minimum of 2mm sewing edge if this is a sewn on application.

Click Here for more products.

Waistband Elastic serves as the perfect branding opportunity. Used as the adjustment for best fit for all workout wear  - shorts/ pants/ etc.

Applications:  Waistband elastic  provides brand identity to the consumer. It is prominently displayed on underwear/ workout wear/ etc. It is the strategically placed trim providing the utmost comfort for the wearer while provided that wearer with advertising of the brand to peers.

Common Pitfalls: Artwork not clearly defined. Clean lines and not too many words/ logos per repeat. Must be strategically designed to fit the garment it will be applied to.

Click Here for more products.

 A woven label is the advertisement used to identify a brand generally placed in the center back neck . They can also serve to include all pertinent garment details including size/ care and content details. They can be woven in a variety of substrates like damask/satin/etc and can be folded or single layer. They can be hot cut or finished with an ultrasonic edge if they are being applied to areas of the garment that might irritate the wearer. 

Applications:  A woven label provides brand identity to the user or buyer. It is the way the consumer will identify brands that they feel have a strong presence and which they prefer to seek out at retail. It can be strategically placed at back neck or front hem to reinforce the brand name.

Common Pitfalls: Artwork not clearly defined. Size must be correct for appropriate placement.

 Click Here for more products.

A woven patch is a versatile way to add color, branding and design to any garment. They can be sewn on so many different areas and come in all shapes, sizes and colors. These pieces are a great way to show off your company's logo with beauty and precision.

Applications: A patch is usually sewn on a garment or a bag on the outside in a highly visible area. They can also be ironed on.

Common Pitfalls: Not good embroidery, wrong artwork and size.

Click Here for more products.

Woven Reflective Fabric is created by weaving reflective thread in with rigid fabrics to add subtle visibility to these fabrics.

Applications: These can be developed by fabric mills in rigid construction particularly for caps/ backpacks and bags - wherever reflectivity would be the most effective.

Common Pitfalls:  Careful attention to the cost of adding reflective to a product. Manufacturers of these fabrics need to be aware that a very small amount of reflective yarn will yield very significant reflectivity.

 Click Here for more products.

A zipper pull is the enhanced extension of a normal zipper.

Applications:  A zipper pull provides brand identity to the user or buyer. It is a prominent display of the brand on the front of the garment/ on pockets or wherever zippers are placed. It also functions to give the wearer a better hand for opening the front zipper with the inclusion of a grip or rubber texture for athletic garments where the consumer might be wearing gloves.

Common Pitfalls: Artwork not clearly defined. Understanding of the parameters of what is possible to avoid costly mistakes. 

 Click Here for more products.

A reflective zipper is a coil or reverse coil or delrin zipper that has reflective thread woven or laminated onto the zipper tape. 

Applications:  Reflective zippers are effective for front zip or bottom leg applications to enhance the visibility of the wearer where a normal zipper would have been used.

Common Pitfalls: Not understanding the added cost of using this type of zipper.

Click Here for more products.