Shell Button with Gunmetal Finish for Footwear
This shell button 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 zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Shell Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | JIS L Standards |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polyester — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Copper — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Silicone — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- TPU — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Injection Moulding
- Stone Washing
- Embroidery
- Calendering
- Weft Knitting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include gloves, evening wear, sleepwear, luggage, jeans.
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 JIS L Standards with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 5000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
