Garment buttons & trims · Wenzhou, China · Established in 2014 maggie@merittrims.com  ·  WhatsApp

Buyer's FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Twenty straight answers about MOQs, sampling, logos, color matching, compliance, payment and shipping. Can't find yours? Ask us directly — written reply after review.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

MOQ depends on the exact product, size, material, finish, logo process, quantity and stock or custom status; it is confirmed in the written quotation.

How quickly will I receive a quotation?

After receiving the specification, the team reviews the request and sends an itemized quotation when the product, MOQ, sample route and lead-time basis are confirmed.

Do you provide free samples?

Sample availability, sample charge and courier terms depend on the requested style and destination; confirm them in the quotation before sending.

How long does production take?

Sample and bulk timing are confirmed after material, artwork, tooling, quantity and current capacity are reviewed.

Can you put our logo on the buttons?

Laser engraving, embossing/debossing, pad printing, enamel fill and epoxy options depend on material, size and artwork; tooling route and cost are confirmed after artwork review. A digital proof can be reviewed before production.

Can you match a specific Pantone color?

Yes. We dye resin and mold plastics to match any Pantone/TPX reference or physical swatch, with a lab dip sent for approval before bulk dyeing.

What payment terms do you accept?

Payment options and milestones are confirmed in the quotation and order documents for the buyer and route.

How do you ship, and can you handle door-to-door?

Shipping method, Incoterm, freight and delivery timing are confirmed for the destination and order details.

Can you support EU or US testing requirements?

Share the material, end use, retailer protocol and destination market with your RFQ. We will confirm the available documentation and any required third-party testing before production.

Do you do needle detection?

If required by the retailer, include the detection standard and threshold in the RFQ; availability and evidence are confirmed for that order.

Can I order multiple products in one shipment?

Mixed-item shipping can be discussed; the quotation states the applicable MOQ for each item and packing arrangement.

What is a ligne (L) and how do I convert it to millimeters?

Ligne is the traditional button size unit: 1L = 0.635 mm. Common sizes: 14L = 9 mm, 18L = 11.5 mm, 20L = 12.5 mm, 24L = 15 mm, 32L = 20 mm, 36L = 23 mm, 44L = 28 mm. See our size-chart guide for a full table.

Who pays for the mold, and who owns it?

Tooling ownership, storage, fee and reorder terms are confirmed in writing after artwork and specification review.

Can you copy a button from a photo or physical sample?

Yes — mail us a sample or send clear photos with a ruler in frame. We reverse-engineer size, material and finish, and quote an equivalent or improved version. We do not copy third-party trademarked logos.

Do you sell to small brands and startups?

First-run quantities are reviewed against the requested style and specification; stock or custom route is confirmed in the quotation.

What packing options are available?

Packing formats and carton details are confirmed per product, quantity and buyer instruction.

How do you control quality?

Inspection scope and sampling level are confirmed against the buyer's specification; request pre-shipment evidence if needed.

Can buttons survive industrial laundering or stone washing?

Yes, with the right spec: high-temperature resin grades for hospital/hotel laundering, and brass/stainless denim hardware for stone and enzyme washing. Tell us the wash process and we'll spec accordingly.

Do you offer Alibaba Trade Assurance?

If the buyer uses the Alibaba storefront, check the current listing and platform terms; direct quotation terms are confirmed separately.

Which buyer markets do you support?

We work with international apparel brands, garment factories, uniform makers and trim wholesalers. Share your destination market and buyer protocol so shipping and testing requirements can be confirmed in the quotation.

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Sample route confirmed per style · MOQ confirmed by product and specification · Testing requirements confirmed before production

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