ABS Resin Magnetic Snap for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Magnetic Snap for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Magnetic Snap is the version buyers specify for sneakers 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
ABS Resin 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 | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Electroplating, Digital Printing, Anti-Pilling Finish |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Kidswear, Lingerie, Baby Clothing, Swimwear |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 — cycle life after 30 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
- Caps
- Shirts
- Lingerie
- Blouses
- Kidswear
- Activewear
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 metal zipper, paracord, twill fabric, sequin trim, and the processes most often paired with magnetic snap include injection moulding, ultrasonic welding, mercerising.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
