Corozo Button Sourcing Program for PPE Distributors: Evening Wear
Corozo Button Programme for PPE Distributors: Evening Wear
This programme covers the full path from a corozo button requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for ppe distributors. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 50 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around evening wear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in corozo button 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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Copper — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Ceramic — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Neoprene — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Nylon — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | Corozo Button |
|---|---|
| Target sector | PPE Distributors |
| Target application | Evening Wear |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Finish options | Gunmetal Finish, Silicone Wash Finish, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | Embossing, Piece Dyeing, Die Casting |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days |
| Compliance | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
