Copper Bungee Cord for Caps — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Bungee Cord for Caps: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Bungee Cord is the version buyers specify for caps 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 bungee cord 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 | Bungee Cord |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Sandblasted Finish, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Flame Retardant Finishing, Water Repellent Finishing, PU Coating |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Related applications | Sneakers, Suits, Scarves, Lingerie |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 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 — abrasion resistance after 20 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
- Bridal Gowns
- Skirts
- Outdoor Tents
- Baby Clothing
- Lingerie
- Jackets
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 fleece fabric, collar stay, silk fabric, bra strap, and the processes most often paired with bungee cord include anti-static finishing, sublimation printing, rotary printing.
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.
