PU Leather Bungee Cord for Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Bungee Cord for Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Bungee Cord 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
PU Leather gives bungee cord 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 | Bungee Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Anodising, Mercerising, Water Repellent Finishing |
| Typical application | Jackets |
| Related applications | Dresses, Jackets, Sportswear, Blouses |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Yoga Wear
- Bridal Gowns
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Hats
- Jackets
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 taffeta label, lobster clasp, reflective tape, quilted fabric, and the processes most often paired with bungee cord include die casting, epoxy coating, electroplating.
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