Cord Stopper Sourcing Program for Chef Wear Suppliers: Footwear
Cord Stopper Programme for Chef Wear Suppliers: Footwear
This programme covers the full path from a cord stopper requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for chef wear suppliers. 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. It is built around footwear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in cord stopper 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 REACH SVHC Screening
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Copper — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Cotton — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Aluminium — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Neoprene — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Cord Stopper |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Chef Wear Suppliers |
| Target application | Footwear |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Finish options | Sandblasted Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Die Casting, Anti-Static Finishing, Enzyme Washing |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days |
| Compliance | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- 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
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
