Bamboo Lobster Clasp — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Lobster Clasp: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Lobster Clasp 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
Bamboo gives lobster clasp its strength and surface character. 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 | Lobster Clasp |
|---|---|
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Matte Black Coating, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | PU Coating, Sanforising, Laminating |
| Typical applications | Sneakers, Baby Clothing, Outdoor Tents, Socks |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Swimwear
- Evening Wear
- Skirts
- Jeans
- Socks
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 waterproof zipper, cashmere fabric, metal button, snap button, and the processes most often paired with lobster clasp include moisture wicking finishing, pu coating, water repellent 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.
