Custom Zipper — Polypropylene (PP) with Gunmetal Plating
We supply zipper to garment factories and brands, built in Polypropylene (PP) with gunmetal plating for outerwear and jacket 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 REACH and GPSR documentation so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Zipper |
|---|---|
| Gauge | #10 |
| Type | reverse coil zipper |
| Base material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Plating |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | carded |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Paint Spray — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Epoxy Dome — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Stamping — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Sewn Edge — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Silver — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Mercerised Finish — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Digital Printing — available on Polypropylene (PP), 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 gunmetal 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Rotterdam or 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
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
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 packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
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.
