Iron Metal Zipper for Evening Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Metal Zipper for Evening Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Metal Zipper is the version buyers specify for evening wear 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
Iron gives metal zipper its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Metal Zipper |
|---|---|
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Gunmetal Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Sanforising, Stone Washing, Embossing |
| Typical application | Evening Wear |
| Related applications | Scarves, Backpacks, Hats, Evening Wear |
| 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 — cycle life after 30 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
- Suits
- Bras
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Jeans
- Skirts
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 wooden button, rivet, size sticker, leather hang tag, and the processes most often paired with metal zipper include heat setting, garment washing, screen printing.
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