A metal option for strength-conscious and corrosion-conscious hooks, rings and functional hardware. Send your part drawing and we will recommend whether Stainless Steel is the right base for it, together with a finish direction. Samples in 7–10 days.
Stainless Steel is a hardware material option for bag, garment and accessory components. Typical reasons to choose it: good strength direction for suitable structures; good corrosion resistance; clean appearance for functional hardware. Final suitability depends on part structure, finish target and your testing requirement.
Typical for annealed 304-class austenitic stainless. 316 adds 2 - 3 % molybdenum for higher chloride resistance.
| Property | Typical Value | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | Cr 16 - 18 %, Ni 8 - 11 %, balance Fe (304 class) | - |
| Density | 7.9 - 8.0 g/cm3 | - |
| Tensile Strength | 515 - 750 MPa | ASTM E8 |
| Yield Strength | 205 - 310 MPa | ASTM E8 |
| Elongation | 40 - 60 % | ASTM E8 |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 160 - 201 HB annealed | ASTM E10 |
| Melting Range | 1400 - 1450 °C | - |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent without plating | ASTM B117 |
| Magnetic Response | Non-magnetic annealed; slightly magnetic after cold work | - |
| Nickel Release Requirement | Reviewed on request | EN 1811 |
What this material does well, where it needs review, and where we would steer you elsewhere.
Buckles used to connect, adjust or secure straps on bag products.
Metal buckles for belts, straps and garment hardware, produced to your specification.
Ring hardware for straps, handles, trims and attachment points.
Hook hardware for bags, straps, pet accessories and functional attachments.
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
Eyelets, grommets, lace hooks, buckles, rivets and branded trims for footwear and shoe accessories.
5 recommended product categoriesStainless Steel finish compatibility should be confirmed by base material, surface target, logo method and buyer testing request.
Materials: Zinc Alloy, Brass, Iron, Stainless Steel
Products: Metal buckles, Buttons, Eyelets, Rivets
Commonly reviewed for metal buckles, buttons, eyelets, rivets, snap hooks and decorative hardware.
Materials: Stainless Steel, Brass, Zinc Alloy
Products: Premium trims, Logo hardware, Selected stainless steel hardware, Decorative metal parts
Reviewed for selected premium metal parts and special surface effects.
See anonymous projects that include Stainless Steel in their material review path.
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.
Pet accessories project / Pet product buyer reviewAn anonymous pet accessories project needed snap hook and ring options for leash or collar hardware review.
Footwear or curtain project / Mixed application buyer reviewAn anonymous project needed eyelet and grommet options that could be reviewed for footwear or curtain accessory use.
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.
Stainless Steel hardware is offered with Nickel, Brushed Finish and Painted Finish. Material and finish are quoted together, because tooling and plating cost change with the combination.
On this site Stainless Steel hardware is catalogued under Bags & Handbags, Backpacks, Garments, Footwear and Underwear. 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.
Stainless Steel hardware appears in D-Rings & O-Rings, Eyelets & Grommets and Garment Accessories. 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.
