Sew-On Button Sourcing Program for Ski and Snowboard Brands: Kidswear
Sew-On Button Programme for Ski and Snowboard Brands: Kidswear
This programme covers the full path from a sew-on button requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for ski and snowboard brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 10# Gauge, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around kidswear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in sew-on button 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 EN 71-3
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Nickel Silver — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Stainless Steel — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Cotton — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Polyester — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | Sew-On Button |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Ski and Snowboard Brands |
| Target application | Kidswear |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Finish options | Antique Copper Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Laser Cutting, Epoxy Coating, Weft Knitting |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
| 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
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
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.
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 happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
