Shank Button with Gunmetal Finish for Caps
This shank 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 gunmetal finish surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps caps 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, or an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shank Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- PU Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Aluminium — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Bamboo — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Stone Washing
- Yarn Dyeing
- Laminating
- Bonding
- Brushing
- Embossing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Caps. Related applications on the same base include coats, baby clothing, bags, dresses, home curtains.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
