Custom Zipper — Nylon (PA) with Nickel Plating
We supply zipper to garment factories and brands, built in Nylon (PA) with nickel plating for uniform and corporate programmes. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is tape shrinkage matched to the garment fabric, 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: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | Zipper |
|---|---|
| Gauge | #3 |
| Type | closed-end zipper |
| Base material | Nylon (PA) |
| Finish / process | Nickel Plating |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | polybag per 100 |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Hot Foil Stamping — available on Nylon (PA), quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Rust Treatment — available on Nylon (PA), quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Nylon (PA), quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Nylon (PA), quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Brass Plating — available on Nylon (PA), quoted per position and per colour.
- Sewn Edge — available on Nylon (PA), quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Nylon (PA), 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 gauge
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with nickel plating 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 CPSIA lead and phthalate testing 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 tape shrinkage matched to the garment fabric.
FAQ
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.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare CPSIA lead and phthalate testing and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
Start your zipper 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.