Seams & garment construction
Shoulder tape
Also known as: Shoulder reinforcement tape
Stabilising twill tape in the shoulder seam – prevents jerseys from stretching out.
Description
The shoulder tape is a narrow (8–12 mm) tear-resistant strip of cotton or polyester twill inserted into the shoulder seam of jersey tops (T-shirts, sweats) and sewn in together with the seam. Purpose: to prevent the shoulder seam from stretching out during wear or washing and elongating the garment.
Sewn with 3- or 4-thread overlock (class 504/512), 4–5 stitches per cm. Seam strength increases by 40–60 % with the tape. Sample products at Clubmartin: crew-neck T-shirt with shoulder tape, merino baselayer, heavyweight sweatshirt. GOTS goods use organic cotton twill.
Properties
| Stitch types | Overlock 504/512 with inserted tape |
|---|---|
| Needle threads | 3–4 threads textured polyester |
| Usage | jersey tops, shoulder stability |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Stay Tape Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_tape
- Prym Verstärkungsband prym.com https://www.prym.com/
