{"title":"Plastic buckles","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlastic buckles – light, strong and moisture-resistant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical plastic buckles are the standard for products that need to be light, rust-free and quick to adjust – backpacks, sports and travel bags, children's belts, collars, gear and workwear. Polkom, a manufacturer of accessories, offers plastic buckles wholesale to manufacturers of bags, sports and outdoor products and clothing brands, in standard colours or in a custom colour and with your logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypes of plastic buckles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSide-release buckles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-part fastener with side release: the male part slides into the female part and locks with a click, and is released by pressing on both sides. Used on backpacks, sports bags, belts and children's products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdjusters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree-bar sliders for changing the length of the shoulder strap without stitching. Similar metal models are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/metal-buckles\"\u003emetal buckles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSliding and locking buckles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall elements that secure the loose end of the webbing so it does not hang or snag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRings and frames\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eD-shaped and rectangular plastic rings for attaching webbing to the body of the product. Metal versions are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ring-buckles\"\u003ering buckles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelection guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWebbing width\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTypical application\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eLogo\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eside-release fastener\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e15–50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ebackpacks, belts, children's products\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eyes, custom\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ethree-bar adjuster\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e15–50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eshoulder straps, straps\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eyes, custom\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewebbing end keeper\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e15–50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ebackpacks, gear\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eon request\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eD-ring and frame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e15–50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ebags, backpacks, collars\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eon request\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe widths given are common webbing standards; we select the exact size to suit your webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic buckles are most often made of polyacetal (POM) or polyamide. These materials combine strength, elasticity and moisture resistance, do not rust and leave no marks on the fabric. They are suitable for products that get wet, are washed often or are used outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColour and logo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard colours are black, grey and white, and for larger runs the buckle can be coloured to match the webbing. The logo can be embossed on the front. Combine the buckles with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cords\"\u003ecords\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stoppers\"\u003ecord stoppers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tapes\"\u003etapes\u003c\/a\u003e from the same source for a consistent look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a plastic buckle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasure the width of the webbing – the buckle must be for the same nominal width.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCheck the thickness of the webbing: dense webbing requires a taller opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChoose the material according to the load – heavy backpacks and gear need a more massive buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor children's products, choose a fastener that opens easily but does not come undone by itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCombine the side-release buckle with an adjuster so that the length can be changed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic buckles are light, do not scratch and make no noise during movement, which is why they are also preferred for sportswear and pet accessories. They keep their shape even at low temperatures, which is important for winter and mountain gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor children's products and gear, the fastener must open easily but must not come undone by itself. That is why we recommend testing a sample with the actual webbing and load. All Polkom products are OEKO-TEX® certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend us the webbing width, buckle type, colour, logo file and approximate quantity. Polkom sends samples quickly and delivers across the EU. 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":[],"url":"https:\/\/polkom.com\/en\/collections\/plastic-buckles.oembed","provider":"Polkom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}