Decorative & Enamel Hardware
Decorative hardware that carries the bag's visual signature
Enamelled, gem-set and sculpted accents can make a hardware set feel specific to a collection. Start with the visible face, surrounding material and finish direction, then review the mounting and production route.
Photographs are design references. Confirm dimensions, material, finish and availability against the current drawing and sample.
Product structure
Start with the finished bag, not only the hardware shape.
Show the component in context so the design review can cover fit, function, visible proportion and the way the hardware connects to leather, lining, webbing or another metal part.
Visible brand areas
Show which face is visible on the finished bag, how the piece sits against leather or textile and whether the detail is a logo, ornament or functional cover.
Enamel and insert details
Share the artwork, colour direction, insert depth and edge treatment. Confirm whether the insert is part of the appearance review or the functional assembly.
Decorative closures and fittings
Show the surrounding closure, ring, plate or handle system so the decorative piece can be reviewed in proportion to the bag.
Collection consistency
If several pieces belong to one collection, share the finish direction and reference parts that must match.
Specification review
Specify the decorative face and the attachment behind it.
Use the current drawing revision and identify the dimensions that control fit. Set tolerances with the manufacturing route and surface finish in view.
| Decision | What to specify | What to check on the sample |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork and shape | Outline, orientation, raised or recessed areas and the visible face. | Review the artwork at the actual finished size. |
| Colour areas | Colour references, boundaries between fills and adjacent metal finish. | Approve physical samples under agreed lighting. |
| Inserts | Insert dimensions, seating depth and the proposed retention method. | Review assembly and any agreed retention checks. |
| Mounting | Attachment positions, panel thickness and access behind the part. | Check the sample on the intended panel or component. |
Material and finish
Approve the material, surface and assembled part together.
Zinc-alloy die casting is Zhenglin's primary route for custom hardware. Material selection also depends on the shape, mounting and expected use. Read the zinc alloy and stainless steel comparison before fixing the specification.
Share a physical colour reference and identify the matching hardware. Confirm the coating process on the intended material with the finish approval guide.
Sample acceptance
- Visible surfaceAgree which marks, fill edges and surface variations are acceptable on the finished piece.
- Attachment and insertsDefine retention checks for the actual mounting and any separate inserts.
- Matching piecesReview the decorative part beside the rest of the hardware set.
What to send
Give the first review enough context.
- Drawing or referenceCurrent drawing, reference image or sample, with revision where available.
- Critical dimensionsInterface size, material thickness, clearance, hole or post position and any fit dimension.
- FunctionWhat the part must lock, attach, adjust, rotate, support or decorate.
- Finish directionColour, physical sample, visible surfaces and matching hardware.
- QuantityExpected sample quantity, first order and repeat program where known.
Sampling and tooling
Move from design intent to repeatable production.
- Design reviewReview dimensions, structure, function, assembly and finish intent.
- SamplingSelect a sample route that answers the first question: proportion, visible form, interface or function.
- Tooling and trialAfter geometry approval, translate the design toward repeatable tooling and trial production.
- Finish approvalConfirm colour, surface appearance and visible edges on the intended part.
- Production and assemblyReview the confirmed component and required assembly method for the program.
Tooling, finish and production conditions are confirmed for each project.
Purchasing questions
Before requesting a quotation
Can decorative hardware match the rest of a collection?
Share the matching locks, plates or rings and a physical colour reference. Approve the combination together because geometry and surface texture affect the perceived colour.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ starts from 500 pieces. Confirm the quantity for each design and finish in your inquiry; sample quantities and the production order are discussed separately.
How are tooling costs and lead times confirmed?
Send the drawing or reference, finish and quantity. The quotation should separate tooling, samples and production, with timing linked to the approved design, sample route and finish requirements.
Request a decorative & enamel hardware quotation
Send your drawing or reference, bag construction, finish and estimated quantity. MOQ starts from 500 pieces; confirm the requirement for each design and finish.
Send a custom RFQ →