Reverse Coil Zipper Sourcing Program for Chef Wear Suppliers: Sneakers
Reverse Coil Zipper Programme for Chef Wear Suppliers: Sneakers
This programme covers the full path from a reverse coil zipper 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 10# 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 reverse coil 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 GB 18401
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- POM Plastic — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- TPU — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- ABS Resin — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Recycled PET — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Reverse Coil Zipper |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Chef Wear Suppliers |
| Target application | Sneakers |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Finish options | Gunmetal Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Embroidery, Metal Stamping, Calendering |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- 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
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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 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.
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.
