Custom Buckle — Cork with Soft Enamel Fill
We supply buckle to garment factories and brands, built in Cork with soft enamel fill for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is pull strength under load, tested before the tooling is signed off, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid. 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 | 20 mm |
| Type | side-release buckle |
| Base material | Cork |
| Finish / process | Soft Enamel Fill |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | carded |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Epoxy Dome — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mirror Polish — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Paint Spray — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Silver — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Gold Plating — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hot Foil Stamping — available on Cork, 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 soft enamel fill 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 GRS recycled content claim 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 pull strength under load.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
Can you match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Start your buckle programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
