Nylon Cord Stopper for Hats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Cord Stopper for Hats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Cord Stopper is the version buyers specify for hats 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
Nylon gives cord stopper its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Cord Stopper |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Matte Black Coating |
| Processes | Die Casting, Moisture Wicking Finishing, Stone Washing |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Related applications | Blazers, Upholstery, Lingerie, Baby Clothing |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| 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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Gloves
- Workwear
- Dresses
- Bras
- Uniforms
- Sneakers
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 ribbon, wired edge ribbon, snap button, knit interlining, and the processes most often paired with cord stopper include anti-static finishing, anodising, ultrasonic welding.
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