Genuine Leather Bungee Cord for Footwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Bungee Cord for Footwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Bungee Cord is the version buyers specify for footwear 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 bungee cord 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 | Bungee Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Mercerised Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Stone Washing, Embossing |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Related applications | Upholstery, Coats, Baby Clothing, Kidswear |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 20 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
- Coats
- Down Jackets
- Shirts
- Skirts
- Swimwear
- Bridal Gowns
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 pearl button, twill fabric, seat belt webbing, chantilly lace, and the processes most often paired with bungee cord include epoxy coating, mercerising, bonding.
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.
