Shank Button with Mercerised Finish for Workwear
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 mercerised finish surface, the 6 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps workwear 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 elastic that lost recovery after three washes, or a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shank Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Workwear |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
Material and finish options
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Zinc Alloy — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- TPU — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Wood — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Digital Printing
- Weft Knitting
- Embroidery
- Metal Stamping
- Enzyme Washing
- Calendering
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Workwear. Related applications on the same base include caps, bags, socks, evening wear, suits.
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 ISO 14001 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 14001 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
What are the payment and delivery terms?
Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.
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.
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.
