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48-Spindle Flat Polyester Drawcord
A 48-spindle braided, flat polyester drawcord. Its wide, smooth surface is an ideal base for custom lettering and patterns for your brand.
- Product groups
- Drawcords
- Braid
- 48-spindle
- Material
- Polyester
- Construction
- Flat
- Production
- Istanbul · Custom colors and sizes for your brand
Unlike round drawcords, the 48-spindle flat polyester drawcord has a wide, smooth surface. That surface lies neatly in the waistband without twisting and also provides a base that can carry your brand name or pattern. If you are looking for a standout detail for the waistbands of sweatpants, shorts and joggers, a flat drawcord is the right place to start. At Elif Tekstil Aksesuarları, we plan the width, color and jacquard pattern details specifically for your brand.
Request a quoteWide, smooth surface
Braided on 48 spindles, the flat body offers a wider surface than round drawcords. It sits horizontally and neatly around the waist, spreads pressure over a wider strip and forms a broad, balanced bow when tied.
A base for lettering and patterns
The smooth surface is an ideal carrier for brand names, slogans or repeating patterns through jacquard braiding. Your logo therefore sits directly on the drawcord rather than on the cord end, visible at every glance.
Dense 48-spindle braid
The high spindle count gives the braid a dense, regular texture. This density keeps the surface looking smooth and goes a long way toward making jacquard lettering come out sharp, clear and legible.
Multicolor design
You can define the ground color and the lettering or pattern color separately. By bringing your corporate colors together on the drawcord, you give your product a distinctive and consistent brand look.
A flat drawcord turns the waistband from an ordinary tie point into a small showcase for your brand that is seen every day.
Flat drawcord: a visible brand space on the waistband
Because their cross-section is small, round drawcords remain a thin line on the waistband, whereas a flat drawcord creates a space of its own at the front of the waist thanks to its width. Braided on 48 spindles, the flat body behaves like a smooth, substantial tape, runs through the waist channel without twisting and lies neatly on the fabric when tied. This matters particularly on sweatpants, joggers, shorts and sweat trousers, because the front of the waist is one of the most visible areas of the product. At the knot, the flat construction forms a broader, more balanced bow than a round drawcord, giving the product a tidy look.
The real strength of a flat drawcord is that its wide surface can become a space for communication. In jacquard braiding, yarns in different colors are guided during braiding to create a brand name, a short slogan or a repeating pattern on the drawcord. Because the lettering is achieved through the braid itself rather than applied afterwards, it looks integrated with the surface. For a legible result, letter height, drawcord width and color contrast need to be planned together; on a narrow drawcord, a short brand name or symbol gives a clearer result than a long text. We finalize this balance together with our design team on a sample.
At Elif Tekstil Aksesuarları, we produce the 48-spindle flat polyester drawcord according to the channel width of your waistband and the style of your product. The drawcord width is usually determined by the channel size and adjusted on request, while the length is cut according to your size range. Because polyester yarn gives vivid, consistent colors, we can match the ground and lettering colors to shades close to your corporate color codes. At the ends, we provide a finish suited to the flat shape with options such as metal or plastic cord ends, macaron ends or brass cord ends. Our sample department combines all of these choices in a single sample and submits it for your approval before mass production.
48-Spindle Flat Polyester Drawcord technical details
Values indicate typical production ranges; final size, color and material are confirmed upon sample approval.
- Product name (EN)
- Flat Polyester Cord
- Braid
- 48-spindle
- Material
- Polyester
- Construction
- Flat, smooth surface
- Width
- According to channel size, on request
- Length
- Cut to size
- Surface
- Dense, regular braid
- Personalization
- Jacquard lettering and patterns (on request)
- Color
- Ground and pattern colors selectable separately
- Cord end options
- Cord end or macaron
- Use
- Waist drawcords, bags, packaging
Where is it used?
Key applications for 48-Spindle Flat Polyester Drawcord.
Sweatpant waist drawcords
On sweatpants, the flat drawcord lies wide and flat at the front of the waist, giving the product a sporty character; with jacquard lettering, it makes the brand name visible at waist level.
Joggers and sweat trousers
On joggers and sweat trousers, the flat body runs through the waist casing like a ribbon without tipping onto its side; when tied, it forms a broad bow and keeps the waist area looking neat.
Shorts and swim shorts
On shorts and swim shorts, the flat drawcord creates a distinctive detail with its wide surface, adding energy to summer collections through a contrasting color or a repeating pattern.
Special edition collections
In special editions where logo visibility is a priority, a jacquard flat drawcord is an elegant, lasting way to carry the brand name on the product without printing on the fabric.
Bags and straps
On tote bags, pouches and small accessories, the flat drawcord is more comfortable to carry on the shoulder or in the hand thanks to its wide contact surface, and its patterned surface gives the accessory an identity.
Packaging and promotion
On product packaging, gift sets and promotional materials, a flat drawcord carrying the brand name creates a corporate tying detail that can be used instead of a classic ribbon.
Design options for flat drawcords
The wide surface of a flat drawcord lets you translate your design choices directly onto the product. By using the options below individually or in combination, you can create a distinctive, memorable waist drawcord that fits the language of your collection.
About custom manufacturing- 01
Jacquard lettering
You can have your brand name or a short slogan repeated along the length of the drawcord through jacquard braiding. For legibility, letter height and drawcord width are balanced together at the sampling stage and submitted for your approval.
- 02
Repeating pattern
Repeating patterns such as stripes, geometric motifs or symbols create a rhythmic look on the flat surface. The pattern size is determined by the drawcord width and the overall proportions of the product.
- 03
Ground and pattern color
You can choose the ground color to match your fabric and the lettering or pattern color to match your logo, separately. Strong contrast improves legibility, while a tone-on-tone design gives a more refined look.
- 04
Width and length
The drawcord width is usually determined by the size of the waist channel; the length is defined separately for each size and cut on request. The right width ensures the drawcord runs through the channel without folding and the pattern always stays visible.
- 05
Ends suited to the flat shape
You can finish the end of the flat drawcord with a metal or plastic cord end, a macaron end or a brass cord end. The choice is made together with you based on the drawcord width and the visual harmony desired with the pattern.
Flat drawcord or round drawcord?
Knowing the differences between flat and round drawcords makes it easier to choose the right waist drawcord. In the table below, we compare the 48-spindle flat drawcord with a 32-spindle filled drawcord and a woven tape across key criteria.
| Criterion | 48-spindle flat drawcord | 32-spindle filled drawcord | Woven tape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-section | Wide, flat | Round, full | Flat, thin |
| Behavior in the waistband | Lies flat, does not twist | Like a thin line | Flat, may feel stiff |
| Lettering and patterns | Through jacquard braiding | On the cord end | Through weaving |
| Knot appearance | Broad bow | Full knot | Flat, stiff knot |
| Hand feel | Soft, fluid | Firm, holds its form | Stiffer |
| Best for | Sweatpants, joggers | Hoods | Bag handles, straps |
From request to delivery, step by step
We stay in touch with you at every stage and never move on to the next step without your approval.
- 1
Design brief
You share the product the drawcord will be used on, the width of the waist channel and the lettering or pattern you would like to see on the drawcord. A vector file of your logo ensures the design work gets off to a sound and fast start.
- 2
Pattern and color work
Our design team plans how the lettering or pattern will be laid out across the drawcord width and recommends ground and pattern colors based on your corporate colors. Alternative layouts are prepared if needed.
- 3
Jacquard sample
Our sample department braids the approved design on a 48-spindle flat drawcord to prepare a sample. You assess the legibility of the lettering, the color contrast and how the drawcord sits in the waistband on your own product, and request revisions if needed.
- 4
Series braiding and cutting
Using the approved sample as the reference, the drawcords are braided and cut to the lengths defined for each size. The position of the pattern on the drawcord and the end treatments are applied carefully and true to the sample, so the lettering starts at the same point on every drawcord.
- 5
Inspection and packaging
Lettering clarity, color consistency, width and length are inspected one by one. Drawcords that pass inspection are sorted by size or color and packed, and shipping is planned with you on a schedule that suits the scope of the order.
Key points for flat and jacquard drawcords
- Take care not to twist the drawcord when threading it through the channel; make sure the lettering faces the same direction at both ends.
- Check the legibility of the jacquard lettering on the sample, both when the drawcord is tied and when it lies flat.
- Assess whether there is enough contrast between the ground and lettering colors by looking from a few steps away.
- Turn the product inside out for washing; this minimizes fuzzing of the wide surface caused by abrasion.
- Test the drawcord width in the waist channel; in a narrow channel, a flat drawcord may fold and hide its pattern.
- On mass production samples, compare the pattern repeat spacing and position with the approved sample.
48-Spindle Flat Polyester Drawcord: your questions answered
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Our team is happy to help.
Which products are flat drawcords used on?
Flat drawcords are most often used as waist drawcords on sweatpants, joggers, shorts and sweat trousers. Thanks to their wide surface, they lie flat at the front of the waist and form a balanced bow when tied. They can also be used as tote bag straps, pouch drawstrings, gift packaging and promotional materials, as a tying detail that carries the brand name.
Can a logo or lettering be added to a flat drawcord?
Yes. The wide, smooth surface of the 48-spindle flat drawcord offers an ideal base for brand names, slogans or repeating patterns through jacquard braiding. Because the lettering forms as part of the braid, it looks integrated with the surface. Once you share a vector file of your logo, our design team prepares a layout that suits the drawcord width and submits it for your approval on a sample.
What is the difference between jacquard and printed lettering?
Jacquard lettering forms as part of the drawcord’s structure by guiding yarns in different colors during braiding. Printing, on the other hand, is applied afterwards to the surface of a finished drawcord. The jacquard method offers a look that is integrated with the surface and preserves the texture of the drawcord, while printing can be considered for highly detailed graphics. We decide together which method suits your product after reviewing your design.
How is the width of a flat drawcord determined?
The width is usually determined by the inner size of the waist channel and the size of the lettering or pattern the drawcord will carry. A drawcord that is too wide for the channel folds and hides its pattern, while one that is too narrow reduces the legibility of the lettering. That is why we evaluate your channel size and logo together and finalize the width on request on a sample.
Does a flat drawcord fold inside the waist channel?
When the drawcord width is chosen to suit the channel, the 48-spindle flat drawcord runs through the channel without turning or folding. Problems usually arise when the channel is too narrow for the drawcord or when the drawcord is twisted while being threaded. We recommend threading the drawcord through the channel of your own product at the sampling stage to check how it sits, and preventing twisting during threading in mass production.
How many colors can be used in a jacquard flat drawcord?
The most common design is a two-color construction consisting of one ground color and one lettering or pattern color. Using more colors depends on the complexity of the pattern, the drawcord width and the limits allowed by the braid structure. For this reason, we do not set the number of colors by a fixed rule; instead, we finalize it with you by trying it on a sample after reviewing your design.
How is the end of a flat polyester drawcord finished?
The end of a flat drawcord can be finished with a metal or plastic cord end, a macaron end or a brass cord end. The choice depends on the drawcord width, the product segment and the visual harmony desired with the pattern. For example, with a contrasting jacquard pattern, a macaron end can be matched to the pattern color. We try all end options on samples and decide together on the finish that suits you best.
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