Zipper Guard with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Backpacks
This zipper guard 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 15 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps backpacks 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 trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested, or cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Zipper Guard |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Backpacks |
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
Material and finish options
- Polyester — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Stainless Steel — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Zinc Alloy — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Heat Transfer Printing
- UV Protection Finishing
- Digital Printing
- Anodising
- Warp Knitting
- Laser Cutting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Backpacks. Related applications on the same base include suits, hats, jeans, backpacks, coats.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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 RoHS with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
RoHS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
