POM Plastic Elastic Cord for Footwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Elastic Cord for Footwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Elastic 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
POM Plastic gives elastic 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 | Elastic Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Enzyme Wash Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Brushing, Metal Stamping |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Related applications | Luggage, Scarves, Sneakers, Footwear |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blazers
- Shirts
- Bras
- Underwear
- Caps
- 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 metal zipper, guipure lace, nylon zipper, twill fabric, and the processes most often paired with elastic cord include metal stamping, laser cutting, epoxy coating.
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