Buckle with Gunmetal Finish for Footwear
This buckle is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the gunmetal finish surface, the 12 mm Width 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 a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested, 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 | Buckle |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
Material and finish options
- POM Plastic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Bamboo — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Wood — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Enamel Filling
- Anodising
- Laminating
- Enzyme Washing
- Embroidery
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include socks, coats, lingerie, down jackets, bridal gowns.
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 BSCI 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 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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
BSCI documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
