Custom Zipper — Polypropylene (PP) with Overlocked Edge
We supply zipper to garment factories and brands, built in Polypropylene (PP) with overlocked edge for childrenswear and schoolwear. 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 5000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid, 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 | #8 |
| Type | reverse coil zipper |
| Base material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Finish / process | Overlocked Edge |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | polybag per 100 |
| MOQ | 5000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Soft Enamel Fill — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Paint Spray — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Rust Treatment — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Mercerised Finish — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Embossing — available on Polypropylene (PP), quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer 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 overlocked edge 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 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
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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.
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.
Start your zipper programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
