Shock Cord with Chrome Plating for Boots
This shock cord 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 boots 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 | Shock Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- Brass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Copper — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Polyester — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Ceramic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Wood — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Piece Dyeing
- Mercerising
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Sanforising
- Electroplating
- Stone Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include dresses, upholstery, footwear, boots, outdoor tents.
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 CPSIA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
