Press Stud Sourcing Program for Bag and Luggage Makers
Press Stud Programme for Bag and Luggage Makers
This programme covers the full path from a press stud requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for bag and luggage makers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 20 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in press stud sourcing is not price — it is drift. A base material changes mill, the shade moves, a plating bath changes and the item quietly stops matching the approved sample. We prevent that with a written spec, an approved counter sample and a golden sample retained at the factory.
What the programme covers
- Specification build from your tech pack or a physical reference sample
- Base material and finish options with costed alternatives
- Sampling, testing and approval against ISO 14001
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- ABS Resin — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Rubber — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Iron — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Aluminium — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | Press Stud |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Bag and Luggage Makers |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Finish options | Epoxy Doming, Matte Black Coating, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Screen Printing, Warp Knitting, Heat Transfer Printing |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
How the programme runs
- Discovery call: quantity, target price, delivery window and compliance needs
- Material and finish proposal with costed alternatives
- Counter sample built from your tech pack or reference sample
- Approval, testing and pre-production sign-off
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
FAQ
What are the payment and delivery terms?
Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Can you match a physical sample?
Yes. Send the reference and we reverse engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk commitment.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
