Printed Ribbon with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Uniforms
This printed ribbon 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 6 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps uniforms 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 compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped, or a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Printed Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Zinc Alloy — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Brass — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Calendering
- Stone Washing
- Sanforising
- Injection Moulding
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Heat Setting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Uniforms. Related applications on the same base include blazers, luggage, underwear, coats, hats.
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 12947 Abrasion Resistance with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
