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3D-printed snap buckles made from corn-based PLA — a plant-based bioplastic produced in Lightweight, 3D-printed snap buckles made from corn-based PLA, a plant-based bioplastic produced from renewable feedstock. Manufactured in Ireland using PLA sourced in the EU, these bio-based buckles offer an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic hardware for fashion accessories, bags and other product applications.
Available in three sizes and ten colours, they combine versatile design options with documented mechanical testing, making them suitable for product development, prototyping and selected end-use applications.
Certified Tensile Load Testing
The snap buckles have undergone certified tensile testing to assess their mechanical performance under static and sustained loading.
20 mm opening: maximum tested load of 104.34 kgf (approximately 1,023 N)
25 mm opening: maximum tested load of 105.88 kgf (approximately 1,038 N)
32 mm opening: maximum tested load of 119.35 kgf (approximately 1,171 N)
Recorded tensile stress: 35 MPa
These values represent results recorded during the specified testing and relate to the particular buckle design and test conditions. They should not be interpreted as safe working loads or guarantees of performance in every application. Actual performance may vary depending on printing parameters, loading direction, attachment method and end-use conditions.
Product Specifications
Product: 3D-printed snap buckles
Material: Corn-based PLA bioplastic
Feedstock: Renewable plant-based raw material
Production: 3D printing in Ireland
PLA sourcing: European Union
Sizes: 20 mm, 25 mm and 32 mm openings
Colours: Blue, beige, yellow, pink, purple, green, black, white, red and orange
Material origin: Plant-based, bio-based and vegan
Recycling: Potentially recyclable through suitable PLA recycling streams, subject to local infrastructure and acceptance
Compostability: Industrially compostable under suitable conditions and where accepted by the relevant facility
Please refer to the product image for the complete dimensions and sizing details.
A Note on PLA Disposal
PLA is a plant-based bioplastic and should not be disposed to the nature or waterways. Please check local recycling and composting provisions before disposal to the recycling bins.
