Genuine Leather Cord Lock for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Cord Lock for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Cord Lock is the version buyers specify for kidswear 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
Genuine Leather gives cord lock its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Cord Lock |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Antique Copper Finish, Mercerised Finish, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Mercerising, Sublimation Printing, Heat Transfer Printing |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Blazers, Uniforms, Socks, Underwear |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Scarves
- Bags
- Uniforms
- Suits
- Trousers
- Swimwear
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 nylon spandex fabric, zipper puller, jersey knit fabric, waterproof seam seal tape, and the processes most often paired with cord lock include injection moulding, rotary printing, digital printing.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
