Collar Stay with Mercerised Finish for Luggage
This collar stay is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the mercerised finish surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps luggage 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 zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Collar Stay |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
Material and finish options
- Polyester — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Wood — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- PU Leather — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- TPU — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Glass — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Weft Knitting
- Sublimation Printing
- Enzyme Washing
- Piece Dyeing
- Water Repellent Finishing
- PU Coating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Luggage. Related applications on the same base include bridal gowns, outdoor tents, backpacks, lingerie, luggage.
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 RoHS 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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
RoHS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
