Different plating colors convey different brand languages. With the development of consumers' consumption outlook, many apparel brands are no longer satisfied with basic colors such as "gold or silver" when customizing metal labels, but are pursuing more recognizable and stylistic plating color schemes.
As a professional apparel accessories manufacturer, we have rich experience in the field of metal labels. In this article, we will introduce you to the common plating colors, customization methods and practical applications of apparel metal labels.
Common Plating Colors
What are plating colors for metal labels
Metal plating refers to the plating of a metal or alloy layer on a metal surface through an electrochemical reaction to give it a gold, gunmetal, black nickel, etc. This helps to enhance the corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, and glossiness of metal labels.
Common plating methods
There are different plating methods for metal labels used for garments, different plating process not only affects the visual effect of the final product but also affects the cost, production cycle and MOQ. Kunshuo understands the customer's considerations in this regard, and the following table analyzes it for you in detail.
1. Traditional plating: metal plating is deposited on the surface through electrolysis, with various colors and durability, suitable for zinc alloy, stainless steel and other materials, moderate cost, suitable for mass production.
2. Vacuum plating: metal film is deposited by physical method in vacuum environment, rich and uniform color, can do special effects, environmental protection but higher cost and cycle
3.Spraying process: pigment coating with spray gun, low cost, fast speed, suitable for short-term multi-color customization, but wear and corrosion resistance is poor.
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Types of plating process |
Cost structure and price range |
Delivery time |
MOQ |
Main influencing factors and characteristics |
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Traditional plating |
Moderate cost, raw material is metal salt solution, reasonable price |
10-20 days |
1000-3000 pcs |
Equipment is mature, process is stable; price is affected by the thickness of the plating layer and the metal material |
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Vacuum plating (PVD, etc.) |
Higher cost, high vacuum equipment, environmentally friendly and colorful |
15-30 days |
3000 pcs Above |
High depreciation and maintenance cost of equipment; suitable for multi-color and special effects, long lead time |
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Spraying process |
Lowest cost, low price of pigment, simple process |
5-10 days |
1000 pcs |
Fast prototyping, color variety but poor durability, easy to fade in later stage |
How to choose the right plating color according to brand positioning?
1. Minimalist style
Recommended plating colors: silver, matte black nickel, gunmetal.
Applicable scenes: men's and women's minimalist brands, youth trend brands.
Visual effect: calm, clean, strong sense of technology.
2. Retro style
Recommended plating colors: matte gold, bronze, rose gold.
Applicable scenes: retro women's clothing, outdoor brands, light luxury brands.
Visual effect: warm, heavy, with a sense of story.
3. Luxury style
Recommended plating color: bright gold, rose gold, high-gloss silver.
Applicable scenes: high-end formal wear, accessories, limited edition.
Visual effect: shining, noble, gorgeous,
4. Trendy style
Recommended plating colors: black nickel, gunmetal, colorful plating, gradient color.
Applicable scenes: trendy brand, youth clothing, limited edition design.
Visual effect: coolness, versatility, flamboyance
In apparel accessories design, the plating color of metal tags is not only a product decoration, but also an important reflection of brand quality and style. We encourage every brand to pay attention to the color design of metal tags, and create more recognizable and attractive apparel products with the help of a wide variety of plating colors.
Contact us to request a free sample of our plating colors or enjoy one-on-one customized consulting services to make your brand stand out in the details!
