ABS Resin Lobster Clasp for Shirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Lobster Clasp for Shirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Lobster Clasp is the version buyers specify for shirts 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
ABS Resin gives lobster clasp its drape and hand feel. 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 | Lobster Clasp |
|---|---|
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Enzyme Wash Finish, Anodised Finish, UV Printing |
| Processes | Weft Knitting, Die Casting, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Skirts, Footwear, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blazers
- Swimwear
- Underwear
- Uniforms
- Boots
- Activewear
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 poplin fabric, size sticker, embroidered trim, closed-end zipper, and the processes most often paired with lobster clasp include embossing, garment washing, water repellent finishing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
