Nickel Silver Leather Cord — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Leather Cord: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Leather 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
Nickel Silver gives leather cord 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 | Leather Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | Bonding, Rotary Printing, Screen Printing |
| Typical applications | Down Jackets, Boots, Swimwear, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | California Prop 65 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to California Prop 65 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — California Prop 65 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Luggage
- Bras
- Coats
- Bags
- Baby Clothing
- Blazers
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 lace fabric, herringbone tape, rickrack trim, core spun thread, and the processes most often paired with leather cord include epoxy coating, flame retardant finishing, anti-pilling finish.
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