Recycled PET Swivel Hook for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Swivel Hook for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Swivel Hook is the version buyers specify for kidswear 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
Recycled PET gives swivel hook 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 | Swivel Hook |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Enzyme Wash Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Sanforising, Heat Transfer Printing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Scarves, Luggage, Workwear, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 500 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 CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Luggage
- Gloves
- Blazers
- Workwear
- Upholstery
- Caps
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 waterproof zipper, hook and eye tape, care label, shock cord, and the processes most often paired with swivel hook include laminating, screen printing, ultrasonic welding.
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.
