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Bag Chains
Plated chain by the metre for shoulder straps that have to hang straight. Plated chain sold by the metre with every link dimension published.
Catalogue
Every Bag Chains Item We Make
Chain bought on a single size figure arrives with the wrong drape, and plating wears first at the link contact points where nobody inspects it.
Problems This Category Solves
- Chain that kinks does not hang straight and makes a finished bag look cheap
- Plating that wears at the link contact points shows bare metal within a season
- Buying chain by the piece makes strap length changes expensive
What You Get
- Supplied by the metre so strap length is a cutting decision, not a tooling one
- Link width, height and thickness all specified, because link pitch decides the drape
- Zinc alloy, iron, aluminium and plastic link options for different weights
Who Buys These
- Handbag brands building chain straps in house
- Strap assemblers who cut and fit their own end hardware
- Fashion accessory makers using chain as visible trim
Industries
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Where They Are Used
- Shoulder and crossbody chain straps
- Decorative chain trim on flaps and pockets
- Wallet and keychain chains
- Chain and leather combination straps
How They Are Made
- Link dimensions quoted as width, height and thickness
- Materials include zinc alloy, iron, aluminium and plastic
- Plated in the same colour range as the end hooks and rings
Specifying Bag Chains Without a Second Sample Round
- Order chain by the metre and order the end fittings at the same time for a colour match
- Aluminium chain for a light long strap, zinc alloy where the link has to look solid
- Hang a sample length loaded overnight to see how it drapes before you approve it
| Compared with | What changes |
|---|---|
| Webbing strap | Webbing is cheaper and stronger for its weight, while chain is the fashion statement |
| Leather strap | Leather is quiet and soft, but chain is adjustable by the link and does not stretch |
FAQ
Bag Chains Questions
The questions buyers send us about this category.
Is Chain Sold by Weight or by Length
By length. Catalogue chain starts at 100 metres, and we quote the link dimensions so you can calculate the drape before ordering.
Get a Quote on Bag Chains
Send the inner width, the material, the finish and the quantity. Samples of stock styles ship in 1 to 3 days and are free apart from the courier.