trekkoord

Trekkoord is a cord used to tighten, fasten, or adjust the fit of clothing, bags, and other items. It is typically a relatively thin, flexible string threaded through channels or eyelets along a hem, waistband, hood edge, or pocket opening and secured with knots, a stopper, or a toggle.

Materials and construction: Trekkoord is usually made from cotton, polyester, nylon, polypropylene, or blends. It is braided or twisted for strength and treated to resist fraying. The ends are often finished with aglets to prevent fraying. The cord is guided through a fabric channel or through eyelets in the garment or item.

Applications and design: Trekkoord is commonly found in casual wear such as hoodies, sweatpants, and jackets, and it is also used in bags, tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear. In many cases the drawcord runs along a collar, cuff, waistband, or hood to allow a secure, adjustable fit and to block wind or cold.

Mechanisms and variants: Depending on design, trekkoord may be secured with a cord stopper or toggles, or with knots. Some garments use double drawcords to distribute tension, while others rely on a single cord passed through a continuous channel. Variants include elasticized cords, reinforced ends, and reinforced channels to reduce wear.

Care and safety: Cords can fray or loosen over time and may require replacement. For children's clothing, some safety guidelines discourage long drawcords to minimize choking hazards, leading to shorter or fully enclosed drawcord designs in many products.

See also: Drawstring, aglet, cord lock.