Pearl Button with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Footwear
This pearl 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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 9 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 spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Pearl Button |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
Material and finish options
- Genuine Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Zinc Alloy — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Cotton — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PU Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Injection Moulding
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Enamel Filling
- PU Coating
- Weft Knitting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include kidswear, hats, activewear, jackets, backpacks.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 Bluesign 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 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 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 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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
