Shell Button with Piece-Dyed Finish for Uniforms
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 piece-dyed finish surface, the 10# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps uniforms 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shell Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
Material and finish options
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Acrylic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Nylon — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Iron — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Polyester — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Enzyme Washing
- Epoxy Coating
- PU Coating
- Digital Printing
- Stone Washing
- Laminating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Uniforms. Related applications on the same base include dresses, evening wear, gloves, footwear, sneakers.
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 BSCI 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 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
