Cord Lock Sourcing Program for Bag and Luggage Makers: Home Curtains
Cord Lock Programme for Bag and Luggage Makers: Home Curtains
This programme covers the full path from a cord lock 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 38 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around home curtains, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in cord lock 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 9001
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Zinc Alloy — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Brass — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Ceramic — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- POM Plastic — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Cord Lock |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Bag and Luggage Makers |
| Target application | Home Curtains |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Finish options | Silicone Wash Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Stone Washing, Enamel Filling |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| 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
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
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.
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.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 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.
