Shell Button with Mercerised Finish for Kidswear
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 mercerised finish surface, the 5# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps kidswear 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 compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped, or an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shell Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nickel Silver — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Rubber — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Recycled PET — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Copper — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Digital Printing
- Anodising
- Epoxy Coating
- Screen Printing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Kidswear. Related applications on the same base include evening wear, boots, activewear, socks, skirts.
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 California Prop 65 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
