Invisible Zipper Sourcing Program for Independent Boutiques: Sneakers
Invisible Zipper Programme for Independent Boutiques: Sneakers
This programme covers the full path from a invisible zipper requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for independent boutiques. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 5# Gauge, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around sneakers, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
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 California Prop 65
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Bamboo — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Polyester — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Acrylic — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Neoprene — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Invisible Zipper |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Independent Boutiques |
| Target application | Sneakers |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Finish options | Matte Black Coating, Glossy Enamel Coating, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Brushing, Piece Dyeing, Heat Transfer Printing |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
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 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.
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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
California Prop 65 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
