Nylon Lobster Clasp for Scarves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Lobster Clasp for Scarves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Lobster Clasp is the version buyers specify for scarves 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
Nylon gives lobster clasp 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 | Lobster Clasp |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Embossing, Embroidery |
| Typical application | Scarves |
| Related applications | Activewear, Bedding Sets, Bras, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 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
- Boots
- Jackets
- Down Jackets
- Luggage
- Home Curtains
- Lingerie
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 canvas fabric, bra underwire, velcro hook tape, shank button, and the processes most often paired with lobster clasp include injection moulding, singeing, weaving.
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.
