Recycled PET Reverse Coil Zipper for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Reverse Coil Zipper for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Reverse Coil Zipper is the version buyers specify for suits 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
Recycled PET gives reverse coil zipper 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 | Reverse Coil Zipper |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Pearlescent Coating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Screen Printing, Heat Transfer Printing, Piece Dyeing |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Down Jackets, Kidswear, Baby Clothing, Caps |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 500 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Jackets
- Jeans
- Footwear
- Uniforms
- Workwear
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 satin label, woven patch, viscose fabric, fleece fabric, and the processes most often paired with reverse coil zipper include electroplating, embroidery, anti-bacterial finishing.
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.
