Plastic Buckle: What Is Cord Stopper?

Cord stopper is also widely known as toggle cord lock or cord fastener, a cord stopper is attached to cord, string, shoelace, or rope, it can move freely up and down while the button is squeezed, and lock in place when we release the tension on the button. 

What builds a cord stopper?

Cord stopper generally consists of three parts, toggle(male buckle), barrel(female buckle), and spring. 

• Toggle works as a button, when squeezed or released, it is capable of adjusting the drawstring to fasten or loosen.
• Spring is loaded to create tension to grab the string.
• Barrel is the outer case of a cord stopper, which accommodates spring and toggle.

Types of cord stopper

There are various size, shape, and designs of cord stopper, you can generally divide them into two types in the basis of hole quantity, single hole and dual hold cord stopper, or differentiate by appearance.

Spring Cord Lock

• Barrel Shaped Cord Stopper

Single Hole: C1, C1Big, C1A, C1E (Metal Free), C2(No Brim), C2A(Flat/No Brim), C3(No Brim), C27(Glossy), C81(Wave-shaped top design), C82(Mini), Z82, etc.
Dual Hole: C1Z (Double-sided), C15(Long Barrel, No Brim), C15A, C15B(Flat)

• Oval Barrel Cord Stopper

Single Hole: C12, C12A (The two side holes are able to pass through straps), C87(Mini)
Double Hole: C12B, C12D(Flat)

• Ball Cord Stopper

Single Hole: C4, C5(Stripes), C6, C6A(Glossy), C61(With brim), C65(Diamond), C85(Mini) 
Double Hole: C62

• Bowling Pin Cord Stopper

Single Hole: C7, C7A(Large), C83

• Cube/Rectangle Cord Stopper

Single Hole: C8, C9(Metal-free), C10(Top/bottom wave shaped), C11, C17

• Flat Round Cord Stopper

Single Hole: C13, C13B, C14(Large), C23
Dual Hole: C22

• Dual Cord Lock / Pig Nose Cord Lock

Dual Hole: C22B, C84(Mini), C24A, C24B, C24C

• Turtle Cord Lock

Single Hole: C16, C88(Mini)

• Barrel Cord Lock w/o Brim

Single Hole: C25, C25A

• Other Shapes of Toggle Cord Lock

Single Hole: C26(Roller), C86(Long&Flat), C95
Double Hole: C63, C64(Wave-shaped top/bottom design), C94(Long&Flat)

Below types are not working based on spring:

• Horn Cord Lock (Horn Button, generally used on coat)

Single Hole: C35A, C36A, C37
Dual Hole: C30(Wood Grain), C32(Stripes), C33(Glossy), C34, C35, C36, C60

• Bell Cord Lock

C38, C38A(Glossy), C39, C40, C41, C41A, C41B, C42, C42A, C42B, C42C, C42D, C79

• Wheel Cord Lock

C18, C19, C19A, C20, C21

• Ball Cord Lock (Plastic Bead)

C45, C45A, C45B, C45C, C45D, C45E, C77

• Pig Nose Cord Lock

C47, C74, C75, C76, C78

• Two Hole Cord Lock

C91, C92(Stripe), C92A(Flat), C93(For straps)

• Other Types of Cord Lock

C80, C101(Cylindrical), C101A(Cylindrical, ideal for face mask)、C102(Gourd shape, middle serration), C105(Applicable to face mask ear straps, gourd-shaped)

Differences between Metal Spring Cord Stopper & Non-metal Spring Cord Stopper

Comparison of Pros and Cons

Typical Applications

• With Metal Spring:

backpacks, jacket drawcords, shoelaces — when strong and reliable clamping is required.

• Without Metal Spring:

medical use (metal-free), military use (avoid metal detection), children’s products (reduce metal ingestion risk), disposable or low-cost products.

In short:

• For strong and reliable holding → choose metal spring cord lock.
• For rust resistance, lightweight, and single-material design → choose non-metal cord lock.

Plastic Cord Lock Stopper Applications

Cord stoppers are widely used in sports backpacks, outdoor gear, shoelaces, apparel accessories, and medical masks. They securely hold cords in place, preventing loosening while enhancing convenience and durability. Choosing high-quality plastic cord lock stopper not only improves user experience but also strengthens the professional and reliable image of your brand.

Zip Puller	Horn Button on Coat
Spring Cord Lock on Jacket	Cord Lock on Face Mask
Spring Cord Lock on Life Jacket	Toggle Cord Lock on Shoelace

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If you are looking for plastic cord lock stopper, Ji-Horng has a wide series of designs and sizes, please look up your required item in our website and send us an inquiry, or contact us directly by e-mail: service@ji-horng.com.tw

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Plastic Hook: https://www.ji-horng.com/plastic-hook-series

Slide Buckle: https://www.ji-horng.com/slide-buckle-series

Tension Lock: https://www.ji-horng.com/ladder-lock

Belt Loop: https://www.ji-horng.com/belt-loop

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