Cord End with Gunmetal Finish for Trousers
This cord end 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 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps trousers 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 cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio, 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 | Cord End |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Trousers |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
Material and finish options
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Ceramic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Mercerising
- Singeing
- Warp Knitting
- Rotary Printing
- PU Coating
- Die Casting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Trousers. Related applications on the same base include scarves, kidswear, sneakers, shirts, home curtains.
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 GB 18401 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
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 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.
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.
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.
