Wood Metal Zipper for Luggage — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Metal Zipper for Luggage: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Metal Zipper is the version buyers specify for luggage 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
Wood gives metal zipper its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Metal Zipper |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Anodised Finish, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Piece Dyeing, Electroplating, Embossing |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Related applications | Bridal Gowns, Evening Wear, Footwear, Coats |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| 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 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Footwear
- Lingerie
- Down Jackets
- Home Curtains
- Scarves
- Bags
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 linen fabric, buttonhole elastic, scuba knit fabric, lace trim, and the processes most often paired with metal zipper include laser cutting, electroplating, weaving.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
