Zinc Alloy Hook and Eye Tape for Backpacks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Hook and Eye Tape for Backpacks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Hook and Eye Tape is the version buyers specify for backpacks 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
Zinc Alloy gives hook and eye tape its drape and hand feel. 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 | Hook and Eye Tape |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Powder Coating, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Electroplating, Singeing, Weft Knitting |
| Typical application | Backpacks |
| Related applications | Lingerie, Blazers, Bras, Suits |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 — pull strength 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
- Skirts
- Baby Clothing
- Backpacks
- Down Jackets
- Lingerie
- 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 guipure lace, taffeta fabric, flame retardant fabric, tpu laminated fabric, and the processes most often paired with hook and eye tape include anti-static finishing, anti-pilling finish, calendering.
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.
