Zinc Alloy Swivel Hook for Upholstery — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Swivel Hook for Upholstery: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Swivel Hook 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
Zinc Alloy gives swivel hook its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Swivel Hook |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Antique Copper Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Heat Setting, Sanforising, Heat Transfer Printing |
| Typical application | Upholstery |
| Related applications | Evening Wear, Home Curtains, Skirts, Dresses |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Underwear
- Scarves
- Sportswear
- Down Jackets
- Lingerie
- Skirts
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 stretch denim fabric, bamboo fabric, cotton label, shell button, and the processes most often paired with swivel hook include rotary printing, anti-pilling finish, laser cutting.
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.
