Feather Trim with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Boots
This feather trim is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the nickel-free electroplating surface, the 10# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps boots 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 shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash, or lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Feather Trim |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
Material and finish options
- Cotton — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Bamboo — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Piece Dyeing
- Weft Knitting
- Electroplating
- Garment Washing
- Die Casting
- Epoxy Coating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include bras, dresses, outdoor tents, workwear, bridal gowns.
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 RoHS 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.
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.
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.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
