Brass Press Stud for Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Press Stud for Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Press Stud is the version buyers specify for jackets 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
Brass gives press stud its strength and surface character. 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 | Press Stud |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Pearlescent Coating, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Screen Printing, Metal Stamping |
| Typical application | Jackets |
| Related applications | Luggage, Lingerie, Jackets, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | JIS L Standards |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to JIS L Standards on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — JIS L Standards documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sportswear
- Socks
- Jackets
- Lingerie
- Yoga Wear
- Gloves
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 closed-end zipper, air mesh fabric, eyelash lace, tpu laminated fabric, and the processes most often paired with press stud include laminating, rotary printing, enzyme washing.
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.
