Zipper Chain Sourcing Program for Towel and Bathrobe Mills: Gloves
Zipper Chain Programme for Towel and Bathrobe Mills: Gloves
This programme covers the full path from a zipper chain requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for towel and bathrobe mills. 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 gloves, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in zipper chain 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 RoHS
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Neoprene — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- ABS Resin — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Iron — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Zinc Alloy — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Zipper Chain |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Towel and Bathrobe Mills |
| Target application | Gloves |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Finish options | Antique Copper Finish, UV Printing, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Injection Moulding, UV Protection Finishing, Warp Knitting |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
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
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.
How long does sampling take?
14 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.
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.
