{"title":"Cord Ends","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat are cord ends?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCord ends (aglets) are small sleeves that finish the end of a cord, lace or narrow tape. They stop the yarns from fraying, make it easier to thread the cord through eyelets and channels and give the product a finished look. In fashion, the cord end has long been a design detail too – a metal aglet with a logo on a hood drawstring is one of the first things a shopper notices. Polkom, a manufacturer and wholesaler of garment accessories, offers wholesale cord ends to makers of clothing, footwear, bags and sports gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypes of cord ends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMetal cord ends\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetal cord ends are made of brass, zinc alloy or aluminium. The most common are crimp models, which are pressed around the end of the cord, and models with an internal thread or hollow barrel, which are glued or fixed with a pin. Metal allows engraving, an embossed logo and a range of finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlastic cord ends\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic cord ends are light, inexpensive for volume production and moisture-resistant. They are used on shoelaces, joggers and childrenswear, where the weight and noise of metal are not wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCylindrical – the classic and most versatile shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTapered – make threading through narrow holes easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBalls and drops – decorative cord ends for fashion collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFlat – for flat elastics and tapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cord end is chosen according to the diameter or width of the cord. Round hoodie drawstrings most often take inner diameters of about 3 to 6 mm, and flat cords a corresponding width. If the cord end is too wide, the cord will slip out; if it is too narrow, it will not fit or will cut the cord. That is why it is best to send us a sample of the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinishes and colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe offer nickel, gold, antique brass, gunmetal, black, matt and gloss finishes, and for plastic models colours matched to a sample. For a unified look, coordinate cord ends with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eyelets\"\u003eeyelets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stoppers\"\u003ecord stoppers\u003c\/a\u003e on the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustom cord ends with your logo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn metal cord ends we can produce an engraved or embossed logo, lettering or a specific shape to your design. It is a subtle yet striking way for a brand to feature on hoodies, anoraks and joggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere they are used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHooded sweatshirts and jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSports and casual trousers with a drawstring waist\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShoes, trainers and hiking boots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBackpacks, drawstring bags and bags\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSwimwear and beachwear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTips for a lasting result\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore fitting the cord end, seal the end of a synthetic cord with heat or glue so it does not fray under the metal. With crimp models, check the press force – too much pressure can cut the cord, too little can leave the cord end loose. For cotton and braided cords, it is wise to test pulling and washing on the finished sample beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCord ends are often ordered together with cords, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/haberdashery\"\u003ehaberdashery\u003c\/a\u003e and eyelets for the same product. Polkom keeps large stock, prepares samples quickly and delivers across the EU. Send us the cord size and the material and finish you want. Minimum quantities depend on the article – send an enquiry via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contacts\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/6820\/0284\/collections\/nakraynitsi-kategoria.webp?v=1791482096","url":"https:\/\/polkom.com\/en\/collections\/cord-ends.oembed","provider":"Polkom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}