POM Plastic Lobster Clasp for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Lobster Clasp for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Lobster Clasp 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
POM Plastic gives lobster clasp its strength and surface character. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Antique Brass Plating, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | Weaving, Anti-Pilling Finish, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Baby Clothing, Lingerie, Blouses, Blazers |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Home Curtains
- Boots
- Suits
- Bags
- Swimwear
- Blouses
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 flannel fabric, oxford fabric, applique patch, power mesh fabric, and the processes most often paired with lobster clasp include embossing, anti-pilling finish, anodising.
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.
