Steel — in Italy
AISI 304 / 316 food-grade stainless and 18/8 mirror-finish steel — thermo bottles, tumblers, carabiners, tool sets, badges; laser-engraved, anodised or PVD-coated for premium dark-tone finish.
Steel — short answer
Food-grade stainless AISI 304 / 316 and 18/8 mirror-finish steel — thermo bottles, tumblers, carabiners, multi-tool kits, ID badges, money clips. Decoration via fibre laser engraving (deep dark mark on raw steel, contrasting white mark on PVD-coated), pad-print on flat areas, anodising on aluminium accents.
Detailed FAQ — Steel
What is the typical lead-time for Steel?
Standard lead-time is 10–15 working days from signed proof for bulk orders; samples ship in 5–7 working days. Rush production available at +20% for inside-7-day delivery.
What is the MOQ for Steel?
From 30 units on digital methods (no setup) and from 100 units on plate-based methods (silk-screen, pad-print, embroidery) where setup amortises across the run.
Can you match our brand colors on Steel?
Yes — Pantone Solid Coated / Uncoated, TPX textile, NCS, RAL. Signed physical color-target sample before bulk, with documented ΔE tolerance for the substrate.
What artwork file formats do you accept for Steel?
Vector AI / PDF / SVG / EPS with embedded fonts, Pantone Solid Coated color profile and 3 mm bleed. Raster TIFF / PNG accepted at 300 dpi at final print size.
Do you provide pre-production samples for Steel?
Yes — a pre-production sample (PPS) with identical material, decoration and packaging is delivered in 10 working days and sets the AQL quality reference for the run.
What certifications do you supply for Steel?
REACH SVHC, RoHS, CE / EN safety where applicable, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on textiles, FSC / PEFC on paper, FDA / LFGB / EU 1935/2004 on food-contact items.
Can you ship Steel internationally?
Yes — EU intra-community reverse-charge VAT, Incoterms 2020 DAP / DDP / FCA, customs to UK / CH / NO / US, DHL / UPS / FedEx courier and groupage road freight with full tracking.
How do I request a quote for Steel?
Send brief (quantity, target lead-time, decoration, target unit budget, delivery address) via the form below. You receive a structured quote with options within one working day.
Italy — specific notes
Procurement and tax compliance in Italy pivots on SdI e-invoicing, IVA 22% with reverse-charge on EU B2B, and the regulated registry of VAT-able traders. Our Milano hub ships every order with the full Italy compliance dossier — invoice, declarations, certifications — already populated for procurement audits.