Custom Buckle — Zinc Alloy with Black Oxide
We supply buckle to garment factories and brands, built in Zinc Alloy with black oxide for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is gate tolerance, so the strap feeds without slipping, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing. We lock material, finish, dimension and tolerance before bulk, and prepare UKCA and REACH documentation so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Buckle |
|---|---|
| Size | 38 mm |
| Type | single-bar buckle |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Finish / process | Black Oxide |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | polybag per 100 |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Black Oxide — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rose Gold Plating — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rubber Coating — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hot Foil Stamping — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Brushed Finish — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Gunmetal Plating — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Drawing or reference sample review, with size and finish confirmed
- Material selection and a finish sample or strike-off
- Prototype made to the agreed size
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with black oxide applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing to your ratio
Where it is used
- Denim and workwear — hard-wearing finishes that survive industrial washing
- Outerwear and tailoring — matched to the shell fabric so it drapes with the garment
- Childrenswear and schoolwear — tested to the destination's safety standard
- Bridal and eveningwear — small runs with hand-finished detail
- Uniform and corporate programmes — repeatable spec held on file for reorders
Packing, testing and delivery
Trims are packed to the ratio you specify — by size, by colour or by garment set — with barcodes applied where the line needs them. Test reports for salt spray test for metal finishes are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Felixstowe with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and hold the approved reference so reorders reproduce the same material, the same finish and the same gate tolerance.
FAQ
How do you control colour on reorders?
The approved reference and the bulk standard are retained, and every reorder is checked against them before shipment.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Start your buckle programme
Send us a reference sample, a drawing or a spec sheet and we will come back with material options, a costing and a sampling timetable.
