POM Plastic Drawstring Cord for Sportswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Drawstring Cord for Sportswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Drawstring Cord is the version buyers specify for sportswear 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
POM Plastic gives drawstring cord its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Drawstring Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Silicone Wash Finish, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | PU Coating, Enamel Filling, Weaving |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Related applications | Bras, Underwear, Outdoor Tents, Caps |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Evening Wear
- Shirts
- Boots
- Sleepwear
- Bedding Sets
- Underwear
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 silk fabric, satin fabric, bra ring and slider, softshell fabric, and the processes most often paired with drawstring cord include digital printing, laser cutting, injection moulding.
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