Brief & feasibility
Share the opening, fabric, load direction and care or exposure requirements. Identify which inputs are fixed and which remain open.
OEM / a controlled route to the sample
Turn the closure concept into an agreed assembly.
Define the interface, select the construction, evaluate a representative sample and release a revision-controlled specification. Start with your pattern and the intended use.
OEM components · matched A/B constructions · project-specific review
Development sequence
Make each decision traceable.
Construction review
Compare the magnetic core, carrier, enclosure, joining method and A/B arrangement. Discuss prototype and tooling scope where applicable.
Sample & integration
Use the intended material stack. Record alignment, opening feel, seam condition and the project’s agreed qualification results.
Pilot & production release
Approve the sample and drawing revision. Agree material identity, inspection, pair labelling, packaging and commercial terms.
What can be specified
Customisation is a set of interfaces.
| Area | Project inputs | Release record |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic construction | Material, section, magnetic face, pole pattern and matching pair | Material declaration, drawing and sample identification. |
| Carrier & enclosure | Fabric or film, sleeve, stitch margins, backing and end detail | Section drawing and integration work instruction. |
| Length preparation | Roll format, paired lengths, cut points, tolerances and joint policy | Paired-unit definition and cutting/packaging instructions. |
| Joining process | Sewing, a fabric channel, lamination or a qualified welded lip | Approved sample, process window and acceptance checks. |
| Qualification | Opening action, loads, use cycles, care and environment | Project-specific test plan and results. |
| Commercial delivery | Sample scope, tooling, quantity, freight and shipment terms | Written quotation and order confirmation. |
Procurement clarity
Compare like-for-like before comparing prices.
A metre of one strip is not the same unit as a metre-long matched A/B set. A raw magnetic profile is not the same scope as an enclosed, labelled and cut-length sample.
State the same construction and acceptance requirements across quotations. Include tooling, end finishing, sample work, packaging and shipment assumptions in the comparison.
Build the RFQ brief →Include these in the first message
- A seam cross section or an opening sketch.
- Actual fabric/film stack and finished length.
- Expected load and opening action.
- Sample quantity and production forecast.
- Destination, market and qualification requirements.
Production consistency
Control changes after sample approval.
Material & section
Keep the core, enclosure and carrier identity tied to the approved drawing. Treat substitutions as changes requiring review.
Pair identification
Agree A/B labels, winding direction and the handling method for cut pieces. Trace each assembly batch to its material lot.
Inspection & packaging
Record the agreed checks, sample method and packaging. Protect pair identification and avoid damaged or exposed cut ends.
Buyer questions
Questions before you start sampling
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ depends on the material, section, carrier, supply format and any tooling. Send the sample and production quantity so the scope can be reviewed; no single MOQ is claimed across every construction.
How long do development and production take?
The timeline depends on available sections, prototype work, tooling, material sourcing and qualification. The quotation should state the assumptions and milestones for your project.
Can I request an NDA or a custom drawing review?
Include the confidentiality and drawing-handling requirements in your first email before sending sensitive technical information. The applicable arrangement is agreed in writing.
Can a bare material sample release the finished product?
No. The actual fabric, seams, end detail and intended use need evaluation. Keep component selection and finished-product approval as separate project milestones.
R&D sample selection
Start the review with your actual opening.
Share the opening length, fabric stack and intended use. Discuss a paired sample selection before committing to a production specification.
Sample contents, availability and shipping are confirmed for your project.
