Trim Materials
At Trimco Group, we are dedicated to developing practical and responsible solutions for trims. Our range of materials is designed to meet the functional demands of your products while incorporating thoughtful choices aimed at reducing resource use and waste. By working with recycled, renewable, and certified materials, as well as exploring innovative alternatives, we provide trims that deliver on quality, durability, and contemporary design needs. Explore our material options.
Polyester
Polyester is a durable and versatile material used in trims like neck labels, care labels, and woven designs. Our available types include:
/ Textile-to-Textile Recycled Polyester – Made from post-consumer textile waste.
/ 100% Recycled Polyester – Produced from pre or post-consumer plastic waste.
/ 100% Recycled Satin – A smooth material made from recycled sources.
/ Recycled Polyester Embroidery – Embroidery threads made from recycled plastics, suitable for garment embellishments and designs.
/ Recycled Felt – Compressed fibers, often recycled polyester, used for padding, patches, or detailing.
Cotton
Cotton is valued for its softness and versatility, making it ideal for various trims, including neck and care labels.
Our options include:
/ Regenerative Cotton – A blend of regenerative and organic cotton, sourced through partnership with Raddis Cotton for printed care and content labels and neck labels.
/ Organic Cotton – Grown without synthetic pesticides, used for woven and printed labels, hangtag strings, and pocket flashers.
/ Recycled Cotton – Produced from repurposed cotton products.
/ BCI Cotton Embroidery – Cotton sourced using sustainable farming best practices.
Paper and paer-like materials
We offer paper materials sourced responsibly for use in trims, with options including:
/ FSC™-Certified Paper – Paper sourced from verified responsibly managed forests.
/ FSC™-Certified Jacron – A durable paper alternative often used for patches
/ Non-Wood Papers – Papers made from agricultural by-products, such as hemp, cotton, or sugarcane waste.
Recycled plastics and polymers
Recycled plastics are used to create a range of trims designed for performance and durability.
Options include:
/ Recycled TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) – Flexible and versatile, used for abels, heat transfers, and sporty trims.
/ Recycled Nylon – Made from waste such as fishing nets, suitable for durable buttons.
/ Recycled PP (Polypropylene) – Utilized for functional trims like tags or fasteners.
/ Recycled PS (Polystyrene) – Applied to rigid trims such as buttons or seals.
/ Recycled ABS – Designed for trims like zipper pullers and plates, with an appearance similar to metal.
Cellilosic fibers
Fibers made from wood pulp or other cellulosesources are used for their softness and biodegradability.
Available types include:
/ Lyocell
/ Tencel™
/ SeaCell™
Bio-based innovations
Trims made from renewable or repurposed natural materials, offering innovative applications such as Pineapple, Apple, Corn, Coffee, Eggshells - Trims like patches derived from by-products of agricultural or food processing.
Leather and alternatives
Alternative materials for leather trims thatmaintain the quality needed for their function:
/ Chrome-Free Leather – Leather manufactured without the use of chromium, utilized primarily forpatches.
/ Recycled Leather – Made from leftover leather waste and reused for items such as patches.
/ Jacron and the Bio-Based innovations – Mentioned above are great alternatives for leather.
Silicone with recycled content
A durable material used in trims like patches, heat transfers, or decorative labels, now available with recycled content.
Natural and plant-based fibers
Renewable and durable fibers used for trims in limited applications, like:
/ Bamboo, Hemp, Linen – Renewable fibers applied in different types of labels
/ Jute - A sturdy fiber used for strings for trims like hangtags.
Inks
For ourprints, we are using water-based inks and vegetable inks, including:
/ Algae ink –. Developedby Living Ink, this black ink is made from algae and provides a straightforwardand innovative option for black and grayscale printing.
/ 100% vegetable ink – . A fully plant-based option for four-color printing, free from mineraloil content.
It’s ideal for brands seeking vibrant designs with a sustainability focus.
/ Soy ink – Made with soybeans, this ink is a widely used alternative to traditional inks, offering a partly plant-based component while maintaining reliable performance.
Innovative plastics
Materials designed to meet specific needs while offering practical benefits:
/ Starch Polymers - A biodegradable material used in temporary trims, such as polybags forrepair kits or seals.
/ PLA (Polylactic Acid) - A plant-derived plastic used for biodegradable trims or tags.