Custom Buckle — Nickel-Free Alloy with Nickel Plating
We supply buckle to garment factories and brands, built in Nickel-Free Alloy with nickel plating for uniform and corporate programmes. 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 1000 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 GB 18401 safety classification with GB/T 29862 fibre labelling 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 | Nickel-Free Alloy |
| Finish / process | Nickel Plating |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | bulk packed |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 safety classification with GB/T 29862 fibre labelling; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Shanghai or Shenzhen (Mainland China) |
What buyers can customise
- Antique Brass Plating — available on Nickel-Free Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stamping — available on Nickel-Free Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Nickel-Free Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- UV Printing — available on Nickel-Free Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on Nickel-Free Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Nickel-Free Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chrome Plating — available on Nickel-Free 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 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 REACH nickel-release test for metal findings are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Shanghai or Shenzhen 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 long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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.
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.
