Polyester Magnetic Snap for Jeans — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Magnetic Snap for Jeans: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Magnetic Snap is the version buyers specify for jeans 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
Polyester gives magnetic snap 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 | Magnetic Snap |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Matte Black Coating |
| Processes | Embroidery, Sublimation Printing, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Jeans |
| Related applications | Caps, Blazers, Upholstery, Backpacks |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| 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 Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Caps
- Shirts
- Baby Clothing
- Trousers
- Bras
- Upholstery
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 waterproof breathable fabric, recycled cotton fabric, heat transfer label, stud trim, and the processes most often paired with magnetic snap include flame retardant finishing, garment washing, sublimation printing.
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