3895: elastic tape for footwear and more

In the elastic tape landscape, Nastrotex-Cufra’s Versatility 2026 campaign focuses on a selection of essential products that we call must-haves. Among them, our elastic tape 3895 is the reference for footwear, where reliability, customization and quality/price ratio make the difference on the finished product.

3895 presented in Versatility 2026

For Nastrotex-Cufra, versatility is an attitude built over time. Since 1953, we have been developing Made in Italy elastic ribbons with a technical and consultative approach, working with brands and designers to transform a request into a stable, repeatable and customizable product. The 3895 was born precisely with this logic, as a design basis from which to start variants dedicated to different collections and uses.

What is 3895

The 3895 is a technical elastic band developed for applications in footwear and beyond. It is designed to ensure tightness, springback and durability over time, even under intensive use conditions. It is an established product, ideal as a basis for custom developments related to collections of shoes, sneakers and technical footwear.

The 3895 is made of polyester, it can be made in various heights from 6 to 350+ mm and in more than 50 colors available per folder.

Technical characteristics that make a difference on footwear

• The 3895 is designed to meet the production needs of the footwear industry:
• Weight and volume in the standard for this type of product.
• Printable, suitable for sublimation for graphic designs and branding on tape.
• Resistant to snagging and wear.
• Made from thread dyed or paste dyed to ensure color fastness and reliability in shades.
• Frame structure for maximum quality and consistency.

Applications for footwear and more

The 3895 is designed specifically for the footwear world and is used in particular as elastic inserts for booties and slip-on shoes, elastic laces, tie rods and loops, closures and adaptation systems, elastic bands for sneaker closures, but not only. The 3895 is also used in leather goods for making elastic bands for fashion bags and accessories, shoulder straps, belts and decorative details.

The 3895 is also designed for the leather, medical, accident prevention, packaging and furniture industries.

Availability and variants in the collection

Within the Basic Collection, 3895 is available in different versions to differentiate aesthetics and performance based on design and use.

Available versions

• 3895 solid color, black and brown stock service for faster delivery times.
• 3895 lurex, including T36-09; TWO-COLOR and melange like the 203 BORDI.
• 3895 GRS certified recycled.
• 3895 ruled (202 RIGATO).
• 3895 in the lightweight version called 3815.
• 3895 folding, used in ballet flats edging.
• 3895 water repellent, also available PFC free water repellent

Customizations, color and workmanship

The strength of our 3895, in line with Versatility 2026, is customization. We can intervene in color, graphics, printing techniques and finishes to make the elastic ribbon a distinctive element of the product, also on an aesthetic level.

Customization areas

• color, with the option to choose a folder and dedicated development, here you will find the color folder.
• graphics and branding, with logos, patterns and writing.
• printing techniques and functional details, including sublimation, hot stamping, screen printing, and the addition of foils and applications.
• materials and yarns, including GRS certified recycled polyester and specific treatments.

Samples and contacts

If you are developing a cycling, running or technical sportswear collection and want to evaluate N42 as a function of weight, fit, color and workmanship, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.