Silicone Swivel Hook for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Swivel Hook for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Swivel Hook is the version buyers specify for gloves 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
Silicone gives swivel hook 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 | Swivel Hook |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Gunmetal Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Brushing, Bonding, Heat Transfer Printing |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Bedding Sets, Kidswear, Bras, Underwear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Suits
- Trousers
- Caps
- Blouses
- Swimwear
- Bedding Sets
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 d-ring, chest canvas, bonded fabric, satin label, and the processes most often paired with swivel hook include weaving, sublimation printing, 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.
