Printed Label with Black Nickel Finish for Hats
This printed label is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the black nickel finish surface, the 6 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, or a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Printed Label |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Black Nickel Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | JIS L Standards |
Material and finish options
- Rubber — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Polyester — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- PU Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Acrylic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Calendering
- Mercerising
- Electroplating
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Rotary Printing
- Brushing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include hats, evening wear, activewear, footwear, bags.
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 JIS L Standards with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 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.
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.
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.
