Open-End Zipper with Matte Black Coating for Hats
This open-end zipper is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the matte black coating surface, the 12 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 an interlining that bubbled after the first press, 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 | Open-End Zipper |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Matte Black Coating |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | AATCC Test Methods |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- ABS Resin — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Cotton — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Bamboo — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Wood — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Yarn Dyeing
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Mercerising
- Heat Setting
- Piece Dyeing
- Heat Transfer Printing

Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include caps, kidswear, swimwear, baby clothing, shirts.
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 AATCC Test Methods 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
AATCC Test Methods documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.




