Buckle with Nickel-Free Electroplating 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 nickel-free electroplating 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 MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style, 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 | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
Material and finish options
- Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Copper — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Silicone — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- ABS Resin — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Genuine Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Digital Printing
- Garment Washing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Embossing
- Flame Retardant Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include gloves, scarves, upholstery, boots, swimwear.
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 ISO 14001 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
