Polyester Bungee Cord for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Bungee Cord for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Bungee Cord is the version buyers specify for gloves 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
Polyester gives bungee cord its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Bungee Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Rose Gold Plating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Laser Cutting, UV Protection Finishing, Epoxy Coating |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Bags, Sportswear, Yoga Wear, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sleepwear
- Activewear
- Blouses
- Luggage
- Coats
- Dresses
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 fur trim, reflective tape, leather hang tag, boning tape, and the processes most often paired with bungee cord include sanforising, calendering, pu coating.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
