Closed-End Zipper Sourcing Program for Costume and Theatre: Lingerie
Closed-End Zipper Programme for Costume and Theatre: Lingerie
This programme covers the full path from a closed-end zipper requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for costume and theatre. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 38 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around lingerie, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in closed-end 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 CPSIA
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Ceramic — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Zinc Alloy — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Aluminium — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Polyester — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Closed-End Zipper |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Costume and Theatre |
| Target application | Lingerie |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Finish options | Epoxy Doming, Matte Black Coating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Laminating, Embossing, Electroplating |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
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
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 2000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
