Nylon Plastic Zipper for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Plastic Zipper for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Plastic Zipper is the version buyers specify for lingerie 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 plastic zipper its strength and surface character. 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 | Plastic Zipper |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Antique Brass Plating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Calendering, Injection Moulding, Enzyme Washing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Baby Clothing, Caps, Boots, Activewear |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 200 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 — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Caps
- Footwear
- Jackets
- Skirts
- Outdoor Tents
- 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 sewing thread, velvet fabric, velour fabric, ribbon, and the processes most often paired with plastic zipper include singeing, flame retardant finishing, laser cutting.
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