Sleeve Head with Piece-Dyed Finish for Footwear
This sleeve head 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 footwear 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Sleeve Head |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Nylon — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- ABS Resin — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- TPU — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Nickel Silver — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Embossing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Garment Washing
- Enzyme Washing
- Epoxy Coating
- Weaving
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include underwear, footwear, boots, blouses, dresses.
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 California Prop 65 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
