Handbags Materials, Reinforcements and Linings

The aim of this document is to set down standards for materials,

reinforcements and linings used in Handbags.

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Materials, reinforcements and linings 2

Between 1 and 1,2
mm

Maximum thickness

Materials,
reinforcements
and linings

There is no constraint.

Greater thickness
leads to
P.U.

The required thickness

is shown in the
following table.PU

Reinforcements

Depending on the type

of material used a
different kind of
reinforcement must be
employed.

an increased stiffness,
so
Scrap
It must be allowed by
the

initial

PARFOIS works with

two different types of
scrap: single and
double sided.

Minimum thickness
0,8 mm

For both types of scrap

we allow the following
dimensions: 0,6mm,
0,8mm, 1mm and
1,2mm.

Optimum thickness

The supplier must use

the double sided when

two materials are

supposed to be
stitched (e.g.: P.U. +
lining).

thickness of: 2mm,

2,5mm or 3mm.

Salpa/Leather Paper
Enforcement
Non-woven fabric

These fabrics are

used with the
objective of
increasing
thickness.PARFOIS
allows the following
weights per area:
100g, 150g and 200g
per m2.

Salpa is applied
mainly in the mouth of
the Handbag but it can
be also used at the
bottom. The required
thickness is: 0,4mm,
0,6mm, 0,8mm or
1mm.

Handle
reinforcements
Foam is used in order to
improve suavity and
achieve the desired
body construction. The
supplier should use
foam with: 0,8mm,
1,5mm, 2mm, 2,5mm or
3mm depending on the
design.

EVA

EVA is employed in the

bottom of the handbag
with the purpose of
enhance stiffness and
resistance. It is
required to use this
material with a

Two types of
reinforcements can be
used: rope when the aim
is to achieve suavity and
rubber in order to
enhance stiffness.

Thickness
specifications for handle
reinforcements are:
8mm,

Linings

In order to avoid stitching

problems the lining ought
to have a minimum of
70g/m2, at least 30%
cotton and 70% polyester.

A high content and

more weight of cotton
will mean a product with
top notch quality and
safety margins so that
future complaints could
be avoid.

PARFOIS is working on a
standard linning for all
suppliers.

10mm and 12mm

depending on the
design.
Zippers

The use of a metallic

or nylon zipper is
determined by the
specifications of each
design and season.

The standard measure

for metallic and nylon
zipper is 6mm.

It is very important that

the puller and the
zipper have the same
dimensions. The
quality of these
components should be
improved.

Metal accessories

The standard colors

are: Light Gold, Nickel,
Gold, Brush Gold and
Old Gold.

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1mm 1.2mm

Maximum thickness

P.U.

Minimum thickness

Optimum thickness

Parfois

0,6mm,
0,8mm, 1mm

1,2mm.

Parfois

6mm
PU

PARFOIS 100g,
150g , 200g/.

0,8mm, 1,5mm, 2mm, 2,5mm

3mm
PARFOIS

EVA

2mm,
2,5mm 3mm
EVA

8MM 10MM 12MM

70g/
30% 70%
Salpa

0,4mm,
0,6mm, 0,8mm
1mm.

PARFOIS