Nylon Bungee Cord for Upholstery — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Bungee Cord for Upholstery: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Bungee Cord is the version buyers specify for upholstery 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
Nylon gives bungee cord 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 | Bungee Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Chrome Plating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Stone Washing, PU Coating, Embroidery |
| Typical application | Upholstery |
| Related applications | Bedding Sets, Sportswear, Jackets, Dresses |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 — cycle life after 50 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
- Bridal Gowns
- Lingerie
- Outdoor Tents
- Socks
- Shirts
- Bras
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 collar stay, recycled polyester fabric, french terry fabric, rubber patch, and the processes most often paired with bungee cord include injection moulding, laminating, pu coating.
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.
