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Elastic and Tape Suppliers in Turkey
Waistband elastic, jacquard elastic, grosgrain and satin ribbon, lace trim, bias binding, cord and hook-and-loop tape suppliers. Choose by measuring stretch, recovery and length change after washing on a sample.
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- This category covers waistband and jacquard elastic, ribbon, narrow woven fabrics and webbing, lace trim, bias binding, cord and hook-and-loop tape; spandex yarn is in the yarn sector.
- In Europe, EN 14682 (current edition 2014) sets length and placement requirements for cords and drawstrings on children's clothing; they vary by age group and area of the garment.
- In commonly used quality-control defect lists, a drawstring beyond the permitted limit is a critical defect (Wave PLM, 2026).
- Under OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, Product Class I is the strictest class and applies to baby articles for children under three.
- Of the 147 firms with a valid TOBB capacity report for waistband and cuff elastic and elastic tape (code 13.96.17.30.01), 96 are in Istanbul (October 2026).
Guide to Elastics and Tapes
Emre Doğan
Trims and Accessories Editor
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- Gizem Polat
Elastics and tapes are the least conspicuous but most stressed parts of a garment: waists, cuffs, hems and underwear bands are stretched, washed and ironed continuously. So when choosing a supplier, stretch, recovery and length change after washing come before price.
Which products are in this category?
Waistband elastic and elastic band, jacquard elastic, grosgrain and satin ribbon, other decorative ribbon (kurdele), narrow woven fabrics and webbing (fabric woven as a narrow strip), lace trim and guipure motifs, bias binding, cord and drawstring, and hook-and-loop tape. Lace fabric is listed under fabrics; this page lists only lace trim and guipure motifs. The spandex (elastane) yarn inside the elastic is listed in the yarn sector under spandex yarn. Attaching the elastic to the garment is the sewing workshop's job; on knit garments, coverstitch machines are used to attach bands and elastic.
Of the 147 firms with a valid TOBB capacity report for waistband and cuff elastic, gimped elastic and elastic tape (code 13.96.17.30.01), 96 are in Istanbul, followed by Bursa (8) and Denizli (7) (October 2026). The code covers elastics only; firms that make only ribbon, bias tape or hook-and-loop tape are not in this count. Knitted elastics may be registered under knitted fabric codes and may be missing from it. The full English name of TOBB is the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye.
Give complete order details
The quote should include width (mm), construction (knitted, woven or braided), color, expected stretch and recovery, unit (reel, roll or meter) and where it will be used. Knitted, woven and braided elastic differ in softness, thickness and behavior in sewing; decide which suits the use with a sample. Because elastic is stretched as it is sewn, write the tension ratio in the tech pack and verify the finished measurement on the sample.
Ask an elastic and tape supplier about color, washing and minimums
- Color: is it chosen from a stock color card, or does it need custom dyeing to match the fabric? The minimum quantity and lead time for custom dyeing can differ from stock colors; have both written separately.
- Washing and ironing: measure the length change and the loss of stretch after washing and ironing on a sample.
- Skin contact: for underwear, baby and children's clothing, check the softness of the elastic. If your buyer requires OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, remember that for baby articles for children under three the strictest class (Product Class I) applies.
- Minimum and reorder: is the minimum calculated per width and color? How long does a reorder of the same product take?
Spandex content, width and logo set the price of elastic and tape
Fiber content and spandex percentage, width, construction, logo or pattern (jacquard, print), color and order quantity. For custom work such as a logo waistband, set-up and minimum quantity also show up in the price.
Testing and checking
- Wash the sample elastic and tape together with the fabric; if it shrinks differently from the fabric, bubbling or puckering can appear along the seam line.
- Have the width tolerance and the roll length written in the quote.
- Tape can shrink or stretch under the iron; test the sample by ironing it.
Sources (5)
- EN 14682:2014 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications (current edition, December 17, 2014; NSAI record)
- Wave PLM, AQL Inspection in Apparel: A Practical Guide, May 22, 2026 (software vendor blog)
- T.C. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı (Turkish Ministry of National Education), MEGEP, Giyim Üretim Teknolojisi: Tişört Dikimi (T-Shirt Sewing), 542TGD008, Ankara 2011 (in Turkish)
- OEKO-TEX, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX (accessed October 11, 2026)
- TOBB Industry Database, capacity reports by province, product code 13.96.17.30.01 (accessed October 11, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare elastic and tape quotes?
On the same width, construction (knitted, woven or braided), fiber content and unit. If one company quotes per meter and another per reel, ask for the length on the reel and convert both prices to the same unit. Ask for extras such as logo, jacquard or custom color to be written as separate line items.
Are cords and drawstrings allowed on children's clothing?
Not without limits. In Europe, EN 14682 (current edition 2014) sets length and placement requirements for cords and drawstrings on children's clothing; the requirements vary by age group and by the area of the garment. In commonly used quality-control defect lists, a drawstring beyond the permitted limit is a critical defect. As of October 2026 the standard is under revision, so ask your test laboratory which requirement applies to your product and market.
Will the elastic or tape color match the fabric exactly?
Elastic and tape are dyed separately from the fabric, so a shade difference can occur. Ask for an approved color sample, compare the color with the fabric under the same light and get the approval in writing.
What do elastic and tape minimums and prices depend on?
Price depends on fiber content and spandex percentage, width, construction (knitted, woven or braided), logo or pattern (jacquard, print), color and order quantity. The minimum can be calculated per width and color; for custom work such as custom dyeing or a logo waistband, set-up, minimum and lead time can differ from stock items, so no single number applies. Ask for these items to be written separately in the quote.
In which provinces are elastic and tape manufacturers located in Turkey?
Of the 147 firms with a valid TOBB capacity report for waistband and cuff elastic, gimped elastic and elastic tape (code 13.96.17.30.01), 96 are in Istanbul, followed by Bursa (8 firms) and Denizli (7 firms) (October 2026). The code covers elastics only; firms that make only ribbon, bias tape or hook-and-loop tape are not in this count. Knitted elastics may also be registered under knitted fabric codes.