Glass Waxed Cotton Cord — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Waxed Cotton Cord: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Waxed Cotton 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
Glass gives waxed cotton cord its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Waxed Cotton Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Glass |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Weaving, Water Repellent Finishing, Singeing |
| Typical applications | Jeans, Evening Wear, Suits, Uniforms |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Activewear
- Caps
- Socks
- Blazers
- Skirts
- Scarves
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 swing ticket, rivet, two-way separating zipper, chenille patch, and the processes most often paired with waxed cotton cord include yarn dyeing, anodising, uv protection finishing.
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.
