Shock Cord with Gunmetal Finish for Boots
This shock cord is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the gunmetal finish surface, the 6 mm Width 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 a spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack, 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 | Shock Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Material and finish options
- Zinc Alloy — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Glass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- POM Plastic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Yarn Dyeing
- Mercerising
- Electroplating
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Piece Dyeing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include swimwear, trousers, down jackets, footwear, shirts.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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?
10 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
