UNSPSC 53102510: Tassles

UNSPSC 53102510 Tassles is a Commodity code that encompasses decorative trim and embellishment components used on apparel and uniforms, including badges, patches, insignia, embroidery, and screen-printed customizations. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through school districts, county and municipal public safety agencies, and state departments seeking to customize uniforms and specialized apparel with department or organizational insignia. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (particularly for band and fine arts uniforms), county police departments, sheriff's offices, municipal police forces, fire departments, corrections departments, and specialized agencies such as school safety programs. The scope of work spans decorative embellishment of existing garments (embroidery and screen printing), manufacture of custom insignia and patches, badge production, and integrated customization services bundled with uniform supply contracts. Many jurisdictions consolidate uniform procurement and decoration into single-vendor contracts requiring embroidery, silkscreen work, patch attachment, and emblem services as part of a managed program that includes measurement, fitting, and alterations.

Recent activity shows geographically distributed demand across Texas, Georgia, California, Arizona, and South Carolina. Representative recent solicitations include the Fontana Unified School District (California) IFB for band uniforms due November 6, 2026; Henry County, Georgia ITB for police department uniforms with embedded embroidery and emblem services due September 24, 2026; Temple Independent School District (Texas) RFP for apparel with screen printing and embroidery services due October 6, 2026; Gwinnett County, Georgia ITB for public safety uniforms with detailed embroidery and graphics specifications for four departments due May 28, 2026; the City of South Fulton, Georgia RFP for police uniforms with embroidery and patch application due July 9, 2026; and the City of Phoenix IFB for safety and non-safety uniforms with department-specific customization requirements due July 28, 2025. Georgia counties appear as repeat issuers. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted a custom fabric patches solicitation (IW262915 and IW262916) due August 21, 2026. Gwinnett County also solicited custom commemorative badges for the Sheriff's Office (IWQ 134102) due August 19, 2026.