Plastic Collar Stays | Formal attire, stiff collar maintenance | Material: Polypropylene (ASTM D3487) Thickness: 0.5mm (Industry Standard) Flexibility: Rigid (ISO 14125) | Maintains collar shape for formal wear (ISO-compliant stiffness) Long-lasting durability (5+ years) | Not eco-friendly (non-recyclable) Can irritate skin (rigid edges) |
Fabric Collar Stays | Casual shirts, comfort-focused wear | Material: Cotton blend (ASTM D1234) Thickness: 0.3mm (ISO 534) Flexibility: Flexible (ASTM D5035) | Breathable and comfortable (soft against skin) Lightweight (2.5g/unit) | Limited shape retention (may droop after washing) Less durable (50 washes) |
Cardboard Collar Inserts | Shirt packaging, temporary support | Material: Paper (285 GSM ISO 3801) Thickness: 0.4mm (Base) ▲0.5mm (Advanced) Customization: Full-color printing (600 DPI Base ▲1200 DPI Advanced) | Lightweight (4.5g Base ▲4g Advanced) Eco-friendly (recyclable) Cost-effective for bulk orders | Less durable than plastic (150 washes vs Industry Standard 200+) Stiffness may vary (ISO 534 tolerance ±0.05mm) |
Metal Collar Stays | High-end formal wear | Material: Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) Thickness: 0.3mm (ISO 3326) Weight: 2g/unit (ISO 1032) | Extremely rigid (sharp collar edges) Long-lasting (10+ years) | Heavy (adds bulk to collars) Risk of corrosion (non-rustproof variants) |
Adhesive Collar Strips | Travel, temporary use | Material: Adhesive-backed paper (ASTM D3359) Adhesion Strength: 10N/m² (ASTM D3330) | Easy application/removal (no insertion needed) Discreet (hidden under collar) | May leave residue (adhesive residue on fabric) Single-use only (non-reusable) |
Eco-Friendly Collar Accessories | Sustainable fashion, eco-conscious buyers | Material: Recycled paper (70% post-consumer waste ASTM D6868) Biodegradability: Compostable in 90 days (ASTM D6400) | Meets sustainability goals (compostable) Reduced carbon footprint | Higher cost (20% markup vs plastic) Less rigid (may require thicker material) |