PU Leather Shank Button for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Shank Button for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Shank Button is the version buyers specify for kidswear 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
PU Leather gives shank button 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 | Shank Button |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Chrome Plating, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Weft Knitting, Injection Moulding, Laser Cutting |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Swimwear, Skirts, Sneakers, Boots |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Boots
- Activewear
- Jackets
- Caps
- Bedding Sets
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 cotton twill tape, carabiner clip, buckle, feather trim, and the processes most often paired with shank button include warp knitting, ultrasonic welding, die casting.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
