Aluminium Cord Lock for Outdoor Tents — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Cord Lock for Outdoor Tents: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Cord Lock is the version buyers specify for outdoor tents 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
Aluminium gives cord lock its strength and surface character. 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 | Cord Lock |
|---|---|
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Sandblasted Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Die Casting, UV Protection Finishing, Flame Retardant Finishing |
| Typical application | Outdoor Tents |
| Related applications | Home Curtains, Activewear, Uniforms, Hats |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Boots
- Sportswear
- Scarves
- Caps
- Bedding Sets
- Hats
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 bonded fabric, size label, bamboo fabric, horn button, and the processes most often paired with cord lock include weft knitting, enzyme washing, embossing.
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.
