Lobster Clasp with Chrome Plating for Hats
This lobster clasp 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 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Lobster Clasp |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- Ceramic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- ABS Resin — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Genuine Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Embroidery
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Weaving
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Yarn Dyeing
- Injection Moulding
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include sneakers, blazers, bras, blouses, footwear.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 Sedex SMETA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Sedex SMETA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
