Shell Button with Chrome Plating for Jeans
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 chrome plating surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps jeans 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 shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shell Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Jeans |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
Material and finish options
- Genuine Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nickel Silver — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Brass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Epoxy Coating
- Mercerising
- Screen Printing
- Bonding
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Sublimation Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Jeans. Related applications on the same base include caps, lingerie, luggage, baby clothing, sportswear.
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 BSCI 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.
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?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
