Jacquard Ribbon with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Boots
This jacquard ribbon is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the nickel-free electroplating surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps boots consistent across seasons instead of drifting with whatever the mill happens to have in stock.
The usual reason buyers come to us is not price. It is elastic that lost recovery after three washes, or cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Jacquard Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
Material and finish options
- Recycled PET — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Copper — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Acrylic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Nickel Silver — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- UV Protection Finishing
- Sanforising
- Embossing
- Enamel Filling
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Anti-Static Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include bags, evening wear, gloves, upholstery, home curtains.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Photo report shared before the balance payment is due.
- Packed to your own carton ratio and barcode specification.
- Test reports issued against ISO 14001 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
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.
