POM Plastic Press Stud — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Press Stud: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Press Stud 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
POM Plastic gives press stud its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Press Stud |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | UV Protection Finishing, Bonding, Brushing |
| Typical applications | Skirts, Bras, Jeans, Upholstery |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Yoga Wear
- Jeans
- Lingerie
- Blazers
- Sleepwear
- Suits
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 sweatshirt fleece, elastic thread, invisible zipper, embroidered patch, and the processes most often paired with press stud include pu coating, yarn dyeing, stone washing.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
