Specification
Product Type: Woven tape
Item number: 22563-10-HR
Aesthetic: matte
Material Content Group: 100% poly
Color: solid color
Application: decoractive tape
Size: 3/8 inch
Ideal for: sportswear
Description: Made entirely from polyester, this mono-material woven tape supports product designs seeking simpler material construction without the use of elastane. Engineered mechanical stretch provides controlled flexibility while maintaining dimensional stability, making it well suited for plackets, hems, reinforcement, and decorative detailing. The single-material construction can also simplify material selection for mono-polyester garment designs. Recycled content is verified through GRS chain-of-custody, with transaction certificates available upon request.
Sustainable Elastic Solutions
Our sustainable narrow fabrics deliver the strength, stretch and finish of conventional elastics while cutting their environmental footprint. Made from GRS-certified recycled polyester, our recycled tapes, braided drawcords and woven trims perform identically to virgin materials. Perfect for activewear, apparel, lingerie, footwear and accessories, we offer standard and fully custom designs across various widths, constructions and colours, every one backed by documented chain-of-custody traceability.
Sustainable Narrow Fabric Manufacturer
For over 50 years, since 1974, ECI has engineered narrow elastic fabrics for the world's leading sportswear, apparel and lingerie brands. Our vertically integrated operation spans weaving, knitting, dyeing and finishing across Taiwan, China and Vietnam, producing more than 50 million metres every month.
That integration is the foundation of our sustainability programme. We are one of the few vertically integrated elastic manufacturers to hold Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification across our entire production network, which means recycled content is verified and documented at every stage, not simply claimed at the end. The result is fully traceable, certified recycled elastic that meets the exacting requirements of major athletics, apparel and lingerie brands.
The proof runs from the pitch to the production line: we supplied a 100% recycled, spandex-free warp-knit tape for 2026 FIFA World Cup jerseys, and pioneered acetate-free drawcord that keeps the finished cord fully recyclable.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Standard Range | Premium/Additional Options | Custom Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled content | Up to 100% recycled polyester (GRS-certified) | Recycled polyester / elastane blends | Yes |
| Construction | Woven, knit and braided | Elastane-free knit | Yes |
| Width range | 3/16″ – 3.5″ | Wider or narrower on request | Yes |
| Stretch & recovery | Parity with virgin polyester | High-recovery elastane blends | Yes |
| Recycling pathway | Mechanical (post-consumer rPET) | Chemical / textile-to-textile (in development) | — |
| Finishes & tips | Matte, smooth, solid colour | Acetate-free mono-material tips | Yes |
| Durability | Tested for dimensional stability after repeated stretch cycles | — | — |
| Documentation | Recycled-content certificate per order | Full chain-of-custody records | Yes |
| Minimum order & lead time | Aligned with our standard production lines | — | Confirmed with your quote |
Quality Certifications
Our sustainable narrow fabrics are backed by independent, third-party certification, verifiable for your own sustainability audits and reporting.
- GRS (Global Recycled Standard): recycled content verified and traceable across weaving, dyeing, finishing and packaging, at all facilities.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100: tested free of harmful substances and safe for direct skin contact.
- Higg FEM (Facility Environmental Module): measured environmental performance across our plants.
- ISO 9001: certified quality management, ensuring consistency at scale.
- bluesign-compatible processes: we source bluesign®-certified chemical agents, dyestuffs, and finishing agents — as applied in our acetate-free, mono-material drawcord technology.
How to Order
Our ordering process is simple and efficient, ensuring you receive certified recycled products that meet your specifications.
Share Your Requirement
Tell us the construction, width, recycled content, colour and volume you need.
Receive Certified Samples
Receive certified recycled samples matched to your specification.
Approve & Confirm
Approve the sample and confirm specs, colour and the documentation you need.
Certified Production
We produce your order on our GRS-certified lines with full traceability.
Delivery & Documentation
Delivery arrives with recycled-content documentation for your records and audits.
Top Questions About Our Sustainable Items
Yes. Recycled polyester shares the same PET chemical structure as virgin polyester, so strength, moisture management and colour-fastness are equivalent. Our activewear elastics retain their dimensions after multiple stretch cycles — the reason a 100% recycled tape held up on 2026 FIFA World Cup jerseys.
The Global Recycled Standard verifies recycled content and tracks it through every production stage — raw material, weaving, dyeing, finishing and packaging — alongside environmental and social criteria. All three of our manufacturing countries are certified, so the chain of custody is unbroken.
Yes. We issue recycled-content documentation per order under our GRS scope certificate, giving your team audit-ready evidence rather than an unverified marketing claim.
Yes. Our spandex-free tapes and acetate-free drawcord tips are single-fibre by design, so the finished trim can be recycled through standard polyester streams without fibre separation.
Recycled tapes, drawcords and trims run on our standard production lines, so MOQs and lead times align with our conventional ranges. Share your construction, width and volume and we'll confirm specifics with your quote.
Ready to Start Your Sustainable Project?
Tell us the construction, width and volume you need. We'll send certified recycled samples and GRS-documented pricing, and help you put a fully traceable recycled trim in your next collection. Contact our manufacturing experts to get started.
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