Recycled PET Two-Way Separating Zipper for Jeans — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Two-Way Separating Zipper for Jeans: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Two-Way Separating Zipper is the version buyers specify for jeans 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 two-way separating zipper its strength and surface character. 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 | Two-Way Separating Zipper |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Brushed Silver Finish, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Epoxy Coating, Digital Printing, Electroplating |
| Typical application | Jeans |
| Related applications | Upholstery, Outdoor Tents, Home Curtains, Bedding Sets |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Coats
- Skirts
- Sportswear
- Trousers
- Kidswear
- 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 organza fabric, waxed cotton cord, bra strap, lace fabric, and the processes most often paired with two-way separating zipper include brushing, metal stamping, injection moulding.
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