Brass Elastic Cord — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Elastic Cord: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Elastic Cord 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
Brass gives elastic cord its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Elastic Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Silicone Wash Finish, Sandblasted Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Stone Washing, Anti-Static Finishing, Flame Retardant Finishing |
| Typical applications | Luggage, Workwear, Underwear, Kidswear |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Outdoor Tents
- Caps
- Blouses
- Gloves
- Skirts
- Sleepwear
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 covered button, piping cord, zipper chain, fleece fabric, and the processes most often paired with elastic cord include flame retardant finishing, screen printing, anti-static finishing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
