Cord Lock with Gunmetal Finish for Hats
This cord lock 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 25 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps hats 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 MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style, or reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Cord Lock |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Genuine Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Cotton — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- PU Leather — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Neoprene — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- ABS Resin — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Singeing
- Brushing
- Piece Dyeing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Screen Printing
- Sublimation Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include footwear, bags, socks, caps, gloves.
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 EN 71-3 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.
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 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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
