TPU Swivel Hook for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Swivel Hook for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Swivel Hook is the version buyers specify for bras 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
TPU gives swivel hook its strength and surface character. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Swivel Hook |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Matte Black Coating, Anodised Finish, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Stone Washing, Enamel Filling |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Skirts, Bras, Backpacks, Bedding Sets |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 100 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 CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Caps
- Dresses
- Backpacks
- Jeans
- Skirts
- Trousers
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 striped fabric, piping cord, chambray fabric, resin button, and the processes most often paired with swivel hook include metal stamping, epoxy coating, piece dyeing.
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.
