Side Release Buckle with Epoxy Doming for Down Jackets
This side release 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 epoxy doming surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps down jackets 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, 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 | Side Release Buckle |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Epoxy Doming |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Cotton — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Iron — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Zinc Alloy — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Metal Stamping
- Stone Washing
- Sublimation Printing
- Anodising
- Singeing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Down Jackets. Related applications on the same base include sleepwear, shirts, sneakers, activewear, kidswear.
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 EN 71-3 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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 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 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
EN 71-3 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
