Buttonhole Elastic with Pearlescent Coating for Down Jackets
This buttonhole elastic is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the pearlescent coating surface, the 50 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps down jackets 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, 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 | Buttonhole Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
Material and finish options
- Brass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Nickel Silver — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Wood — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Stainless Steel — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- ABS Resin — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Warp Knitting
- Electroplating
- PU Coating
- Brushing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Piece Dyeing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Down Jackets. Related applications on the same base include jackets, scarves, upholstery, sleepwear, down jackets.
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 Bluesign with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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?
Bluesign 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.
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.
