Metal Zipper with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Footwear
This metal zipper 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 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 an interlining that bubbled after the first press, or cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Metal Zipper |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
Material and finish options
- Cotton — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Bamboo — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Embroidery
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Electroplating
- Piece Dyeing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include shirts, sneakers, hats, suits, down jackets.
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 GB 18401 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
GB 18401 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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 2000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
