Aluminium Cord Stopper for Uniforms — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Cord Stopper for Uniforms: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Cord Stopper is the version buyers specify for uniforms 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
Aluminium gives cord stopper its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Cord Stopper |
|---|---|
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Chrome Plating, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Laminating, Ultrasonic Welding, Laser Cutting |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Related applications | Bags, Uniforms, Shirts, Footwear |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 — cycle life after 20 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
- Luggage
- Sportswear
- Sneakers
- Sleepwear
- Blazers
- 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 chiffon fabric, uv protection fabric, power mesh fabric, tassel trim, and the processes most often paired with cord stopper include sublimation printing, anodising, piece dyeing.
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.
