A lightweight material family for functional buckles, adjusters, cord locks and color-matched accessories. Send your part drawing and we will recommend whether Plastic is the right base for it, together with a finish direction. Samples in 7–10 days.
Plastic is a hardware material option for bag, garment and accessory components. Typical reasons to choose it: lightweight and functional; color options can be reviewed; cost-conscious for selected functional parts. Final suitability depends on part structure, finish target and your testing requirement.
Values are given per polymer so you can compare them directly. Confirm the polymer against your part drawing.
| Property | Typical Value | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Common Polymers | POM (acetal), PA6 / PA66 (nylon), PP (polypropylene) | - |
| Density | POM 1.41, PA66 1.14, PP 0.90 g/cm3 | ISO 1183 |
| Tensile Strength | POM 60 - 70, PA66 70 - 85, PP 25 - 40 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Melting Point | POM 165 - 175, PA66 255 - 265, PP 160 - 170 °C | ISO 11357 |
| Water Absorption (24 h) | POM 0.2 - 0.3, PA66 1.0 - 1.5, PP below 0.05 % | ISO 62 |
| Impact Behaviour | PA66 and POM tough; PP more flexible and lower strength | - |
| UV Resistance | Specify a UV stabiliser for outdoor use | - |
| Colour | Moulded-in colour matched to a reference chip | - |
| Recycled Content | Reviewed on request | - |
What this material does well, where it needs review, and where we would steer you elsewhere.
Lightweight buckle options for bags, apparel and outdoor products.
Side-release and quick-release buckles for bags, outdoor gear and functional straps.
Adjuster hardware for straps, shoulder belts and webbing systems.
Cord lock and cord end structures for drawstrings and adjustable closures.
Functional hardware for backpacks, travel packs, school bags and technical carry products.
7 recommended product categories
Hardware for outdoor bags, straps, technical gear, drawstrings and function-focused products.
6 recommended product categories
Lightweight hardware for activewear, drawstrings, adjustable straps and color-matched sports accessories.
5 recommended product categoriesPlastic finish compatibility should be confirmed by base material, surface target, logo method and buyer testing request.
See anonymous projects that include Plastic in their material review path.
Sportswear project / Sportswear buyer reviewAn anonymous sportswear project needed cord lock and cord end options for adjustable drawstring details.
Technical backpack project / Outdoor gear buyer reviewAn anonymous technical backpack project needed a heavy-duty buckle system for adjustable webbing, repeat-use handling and stable strap routing.
Belts and straps project / Fashion accessories buyer reviewAn anonymous belts and straps project needed a rectangular buckle with unlettered laser-detail direction, finish review and packing notes.
Premium tote bag project / EU / North America reviewAn anonymous premium tote project needed a coordinated turn-lock, handle attachment and antique-brass trim direction for a structured leather collection.
Plastic hardware is offered with Nickel, Matte Black, Antique Brass, Painted Finish and Enamel. Material and finish are quoted together, because tooling and plating cost change with the combination.
On this site Plastic hardware is catalogued under Bags & Handbags, Backpacks, Garments, Outdoor Gear, Sportswear, Underwear and Curtains & Home Textiles. End use decides the specification that gets quoted — load, exposure and washing requirements differ between them, so state the end use in the RFQ rather than the part name alone.
Plastic hardware appears in Bag Hardware, Plastic Buckles, Cord Locks & Cord Ends, Custom Logo Hardware, Garment Accessories, Curtain Accessories and Labels & Tags. Related items in the same category can be quoted on one RFQ, which is usually how buyers keep finish and packaging consistent across a set.
Material use depends on product structure, target application, finish direction and testing requirement. Each material page explains typical product categories and application notes for RFQ review.
Logo suitability depends on material, product structure, surface area, logo method and finish. Embossed, debossed, engraved, laser, printed or separate logo plate options follows from project.
Compatible finishes vary by base material and product structure. The finish direction should be confirmed through sample review, color target and buyer testing requirements.
Compare materials by application, structure, weight, appearance, finish flexibility, cost direction, mold requirement and testing expectation instead of choosing one material for every use.
Testing can be arranged upon request based on product type, material, finish, market and buyer standard. Results should not be assumed before the actual product and testing scope are confirmed.
Send product type, application, finish target, size, logo requirement and testing expectation for material review.
