Lobster Clasp Sourcing Program for Yacht and Marine Interiors: Gloves
Lobster Clasp Programme for Yacht and Marine Interiors: Gloves
This programme covers the full path from a lobster clasp requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for yacht and marine interiors. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 15 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around gloves, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in lobster clasp 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
- Bamboo — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Aluminium — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Iron — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- ABS Resin — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | Lobster Clasp |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Yacht and Marine Interiors |
| Target application | Gloves |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Finish options | Antique Copper Finish, Anodised Finish, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Injection Moulding, Epoxy Coating, Embroidery |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days |
| Compliance | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- 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
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.
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
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.
