Polyester Lobster Clasp for Blouses — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Lobster Clasp for Blouses: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Lobster Clasp is the version buyers specify for blouses 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
Polyester gives lobster clasp 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 | Lobster Clasp |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Weaving, Brushing, Stone Washing |
| Typical application | Blouses |
| Related applications | Lingerie, Shirts, Upholstery, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 — pull strength after 50 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
- Activewear
- Workwear
- Footwear
- Sportswear
- Blouses
- Bedding Sets
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 swing ticket, pom pom trim, seersucker fabric, mulberry silk fabric, and the processes most often paired with lobster clasp include ultrasonic welding, rotary printing, uv protection finishing.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
