Shell Button with UV Printing for Sneakers
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 uv printing surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sneakers 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, 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 | Shell Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | UV Printing |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
Material and finish options
- Bamboo — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- ABS Resin — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Aluminium — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Nickel Silver — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Weft Knitting
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Garment Washing
- Anodising
- Warp Knitting
- Bonding
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include skirts, swimwear, luggage, evening wear, workwear.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 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 WRAP 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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 2000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
