Wholesale Cords for Clothing – Round, Flat, Elastic

Wholesale cords for clothing – function and style in one

Cords tighten, tie and adjust, but at the same time they are a visible detail that shapes the look of the product. The cord in the hood of a sweatshirt, in the waistband of a tracksuit or in the opening of a backpack is often the first thing the customer touches. As a manufacturer, Polkom offers wholesale cords for clothing – round and flat, braided and twisted, cotton, polyester and elastic – for clothing, footwear, bags, furniture textiles and packaging, from stock and to order.

Types of cord

Materials and thicknesses

The thickness is chosen according to the opening of the eyelet or cord stopper and the visual effect – from thin cords for tags and packaging to dense cords for backpacks and jackets.

Applications

• hoods on sweatshirts, jackets and anoraks;
• waistbands on tracksuits, shorts, pyjamas and swimwear;
• adjustable hems on jackets and windbreakers;
• backpacks, gym bags and drawstring pouches;
• shoe laces and elastic inserts;
• furniture and home textiles – piping, tassels, cushion ties;
• gift and promotional packaging, hang tags.

Colours, cord ends and complete sets

Cords are available in white, black and standard colours, and dyed to Pantone to order. For a finished look, the ends are fitted with cord ends – metal or plastic, with a logo to order – and adjustment is done with cord stoppers. The cords pass through eyelets, which reinforce the opening and protect the fabric. This way you can order the whole set from one manufacturer.

Cords for bags, footwear and furniture

Beyond clothing, cords have a wide range of uses. In bags and backpacks they close openings and serve as pouch handles and decorative tassels. In footwear they are used as laces and as elastic inserts in sports and children's models. In furniture and home textiles, dense twisted cords form piping on cushions, upholstery and curtains. For each of these applications we select the material and thickness according to the load and the desired look.

Cord or elastic?

When stretch is needed – for loops, face masks or tags – choose elastic cord. For tightening that does not slacken, use non-stretch braided or twisted cord. You will find flat elastics for waistbands in the elastics section.

How to choose the right cord

• opening – the cord must pass freely through the eyelet and cord stopper without jamming;
• load – for backpacks and outdoor choose a cored cord; for hoods a braided cord is enough;
• washing – polyester does not shrink, cotton may shrink slightly on the first wash;
• look – flat cord looks clean, round cord is sportier and twisted cord more classic.

Custom cords

• Pantone colour or to a sample;
• two-colour and melange cords;
• cords cut to exact length with ready-fitted cord ends;
• combination with metal accessories in the colour of the collection.

How to order cords

Send us the type, material, thickness, colour, length (if cut) and approximate quantity. Polkom has offered accessories for fashion, furniture, footwear and bags for over 30 years, with OEKO-TEX® certification and recycled versions on request. Minimum quantities depend on the article – send an enquiry via the contact page.