Stainless Steel Shoulder Pad for Bags — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Shoulder Pad for Bags: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Shoulder Pad is the version buyers specify for bags 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 shoulder pad its strength and surface character. 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 | Shoulder Pad |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Brushed Silver Finish, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Laser Cutting, Bonding, Heat Transfer Printing |
| Typical application | Bags |
| Related applications | Socks, Evening Wear, Lingerie, Gloves |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Scarves
- Sleepwear
- Bedding Sets
- Down Jackets
- Coats
- Shirts
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 merino wool fabric, open-end zipper, core spun thread, elastic cord, and the processes most often paired with shoulder pad include heat transfer printing, pu coating, water repellent finishing.
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