Shell Button with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Coats
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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps coats 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 elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shell Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Coats |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH SVHC Screening |
Material and finish options
- Copper — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polyester — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- TPU — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- Injection Moulding
- Anodising
- Calendering
- Sublimation Printing
- Weaving
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Coats. Related applications on the same base include baby clothing, sneakers, uniforms, luggage, suits.
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 REACH SVHC Screening with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
