POM Plastic Bungee Cord for Uniforms — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Bungee Cord for Uniforms: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Bungee Cord 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
POM Plastic gives bungee cord 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 | Bungee Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Chrome Plating |
| Processes | Piece Dyeing, Epoxy Coating, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Related applications | Underwear, Blazers, Hats, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 500 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 BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Suits
- Blazers
- Bags
- Lingerie
- Upholstery
- Boots
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 cashmere fabric, velour fabric, care label, zipper puller, and the processes most often paired with bungee cord include enamel filling, weaving, embossing.
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.
