Buttonhole Elastic with Chrome Plating for Sneakers
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 chrome plating surface, the 5# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sneakers 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 spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Buttonhole Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- POM Plastic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- ABS Resin — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Polyester — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Warp Knitting
- Brushing
- Enzyme Washing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Calendering
- Weaving
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include scarves, bedding sets, outdoor tents, trousers, jackets.
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 Sedex SMETA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Sedex SMETA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
