Brass Magnetic Snap for Scarves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Magnetic Snap for Scarves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Magnetic Snap 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
Brass gives magnetic snap its strength and surface character. 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 | Magnetic Snap |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Powder Coating, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Anti-Pilling Finish, Sanforising, Embossing |
| Typical application | Scarves |
| Related applications | Blazers, Gloves, Upholstery, Socks |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 200 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 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
- Dresses
- Baby Clothing
- Upholstery
- Jackets
- Bridal Gowns
- Yoga Wear
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 hair canvas, wool fabric, selvedge denim fabric, cotton label, and the processes most often paired with magnetic snap include rotary printing, epoxy coating, laminating.
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.
