Nickel Silver Swivel Hook — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Swivel Hook: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Swivel Hook is the version buyers specify when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
Nickel Silver gives swivel hook its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Swivel Hook |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Pearlescent Coating, Antique Copper Finish |
| Processes | Weft Knitting, Laminating, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical applications | Sportswear, Shirts, Sleepwear, Baby Clothing |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Socks
- Suits
- Lingerie
- Swimwear
- Uniforms
- Upholstery
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover braided elastic, snap hook, flannel fabric, cashmere fabric, and the processes most often paired with swivel hook include die casting, singeing, yarn dyeing.
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