Bias Tape for Sneakers
In fabric sneakers, bias tape can finish textile components that need a bound edge. Placement depends on how the shoe upper is constructed.
To choose the tape, show the area to be sewn and the layers that form the edge. A reference for the complete shoe helps locate the finish within the design.
Finishing textile components
Where a pattern includes binding on a fabric piece, tape can finish that edge. Show the area to be bound and how it joins the other layers.
What to consider when choosing tape
Check the visible width and the thickness the seam can accommodate. A sample of the assembled layers helps assess the fold and contour. Test the finish on the material intended for production.
Compare single-fold and double-fold tape.
Manufacturing for production
For a production run, send a reference for the textile finish and ask about material, color and format. If the trim needs to use the footwear fabric, ask about contract manufacturing with customer-supplied fabric.
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