Glass Aglet for Bags — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Aglet for Bags: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Aglet is the version buyers specify for bags 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
Glass gives aglet 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 | Aglet |
|---|---|
| Base material | Glass |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Brushed Silver Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Garment Washing, Rotary Printing |
| Typical application | Bags |
| Related applications | Bras, Uniforms, Evening Wear, Blazers |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 100 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 GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Socks
- Evening Wear
- Jeans
- Caps
- Blazers
- Scarves
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 viscose fabric, corozo button, pique knit fabric, waterproof zipper, and the processes most often paired with aglet include piece dyeing, water repellent finishing, weft knitting.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
