Invisible Zipper Sourcing Program for Baby Product Brands
Invisible Zipper Programme for Baby Product Brands
This programme covers the full path from a invisible zipper requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for baby product brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 12 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in invisible zipper 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 AATCC Test Methods
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Nylon — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Silicone — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- ABS Resin — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Zinc Alloy — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Invisible Zipper |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Baby Product Brands |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Finish options | Piece-Dyed Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Calendering, UV Protection Finishing, Weft Knitting |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days |
| Compliance | AATCC Test Methods |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
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
Can you handle our own artwork or tooling?
Yes. Artwork files or existing tooling can be used; we confirm tolerances in writing before the first production run.
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.
Do you hold stock for reorders?
Approved specifications are kept on file and, for repeat programmes, base material can be reserved against a rolling forecast.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
