Genuine Leather Side Release Buckle for Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Side Release Buckle for Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Side Release Buckle is the version buyers specify for jackets 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
Genuine Leather gives side release buckle its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Side Release Buckle |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Chrome Plating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Rotary Printing, Bonding, Epoxy Coating |
| Typical application | Jackets |
| Related applications | Caps, Sleepwear, Evening Wear, Bedding Sets |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Outdoor Tents
- Jackets
- Bags
- Baby Clothing
- Suits
- Lingerie
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 french terry fabric, paper hang tag, cotton thread, grosgrain ribbon, and the processes most often paired with side release buckle include heat setting, sanforising, piece dyeing.
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