Folding Basket

A folding basket is a collapsible storage container designed for space-saving storage and convenient transportation of items. Characterized by its ability to fold flat when not in use (reducing volume by 50–80%), it integrates functionality, portability, and durability—making it indispensable in households, outdoor activities, industrial workshops, and commercial settings. Leveraging diverse materials and precision manufacturing processes (including stamping, weaving, and injection molding), folding baskets cater to diverse needs ranging from lightweight grocery carrying to heavy-duty tool storage.

I. Core Definitions & Material Selection

1. What Is a Folding Basket?

A folding basket is a flexible storage tool with a collapsible structure, typically consisting of a frame (supporting the shape) and a storage body (holding items). Key features include:

Foldable design: Flattens to a thickness of 2–5cm for easy storage in cabinets, drawers, or car trunks.

Load-bearing capacity: Ranges from 2kg (lightweight household models) to 50kg (industrial heavy-duty versions).

Versatile functionality: Adapts to storage, transportation, and organization needs for various items (food, tools, clothes, etc.).

2. Common Materials for Folding Baskets

Materials are selected based on application scenarios (indoor/outdoor, light/heavy load) and user needs (durability, portability, aesthetics):

Metal Materials:

Iron/Steel Wire: Galvanized steel wire (corrosion-resistant) or black iron wire (economical), processed via stamping, bending, and welding. Suitable for heavy-duty industrial baskets (tool storage) and household laundry baskets. Surface treatments include electroplating (zinc/nickel) and powder coating (colorful, rust-proof).

Aluminum Alloy: Lightweight (1/3 density of steel), corrosion-resistant, processed via extrusion and stamping. Ideal for outdoor picnic baskets and travel storage—combines portability with structural strength.

Plastic Materials:

PP (Polypropylene)/PE (Polyethylene): Food-grade, lightweight, and impact-resistant. Injection-molded folding baskets with hinged plastic frames (foldable via snap joints) are widely used for grocery shopping and food storage.

ABS: High-strength, wear-resistant, suitable for heavy-duty plastic folding baskets (e.g., tool storage in workshops) with load-bearing capacity up to 20kg.

Textile & Composite Materials:

Oxford Cloth/Nylon: Wear-resistant, water-proof (with PVC coating), used for soft folding baskets (collapsible into a small pouch). Equipped with metal or plastic frames for shape support.

Bamboo/Wicker: Natural, eco-friendly, hand-woven folding baskets with wooden frames—ideal for home decoration and light item storage (fruits, books).