Shell Button with Black Nickel Finish for Bridal Gowns
This shell button is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the black nickel finish surface, the 5# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps bridal gowns 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 a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shell Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Black Nickel Finish |
| Typical application | Bridal Gowns |
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Recycled PET — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Copper — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- POM Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Calendering
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Yarn Dyeing
- Digital Printing
- Anodising
- Mercerising
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Bridal Gowns. Related applications on the same base include blazers, outdoor tents, kidswear, 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 California Prop 65 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
California Prop 65 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.
