Copper Shock Cord for Coats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Shock Cord for Coats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Shock Cord is the version buyers specify for coats 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
Copper gives shock cord 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 | Shock Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Matte Black Coating, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Weaving, Anti-Pilling Finish, Enzyme Washing |
| Typical application | Coats |
| Related applications | Shirts, Uniforms, Home Curtains, Workwear |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Trousers
- Home Curtains
- Activewear
- Scarves
- Suits
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 polyester webbing, core spun thread, wool fabric, snap hook, and the processes most often paired with shock cord include ultrasonic welding, epoxy coating, stone washing.
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.
