Stainless Steel Cord Lock for Outdoor Tents — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Cord Lock for Outdoor Tents: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Cord Lock is the version buyers specify for outdoor tents 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
Stainless Steel gives cord lock its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 Lock |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Sandblasted Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Stone Washing, Die Casting, Mercerising |
| Typical application | Outdoor Tents |
| Related applications | Skirts, Activewear, Jackets, Coats |
| Test standard | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| 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 ISO 105 Colour Fastness on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Skirts
- Yoga Wear
- Underwear
- Shirts
- Bras
- Uniforms
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 waffle knit fabric, jersey knit fabric, sewing thread, satin fabric, and the processes most often paired with cord lock include electroplating, die casting, flame retardant finishing.
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