1. Identify the product
Provide a Sanli model number, a reference image, the utensil types you need and the required set configuration.
B2B FLATWARE SOURCING GUIDE
18/0 vs 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware: What a Buyer Should Confirm
18/0 and 18/10 are useful material labels when sourcing flatware, but they are only the starting point. A reliable quotation should connect the material requirement to a specific model, finish, set configuration, packaging and destination market.
Short answer: do not treat a material label as a complete product specification. Ask the supplier to confirm the material specification for the exact model you plan to buy, then keep that confirmation with the approved sample and purchase order.
What do 18/0 and 18/10 mean in a flatware inquiry?
In flatware sourcing, these labels are commonly used as shorthand for the chromium and nickel figures requested by the buyer. They do not, by themselves, identify every aspect of an item's steel grade, thickness, construction, finish or suitability for a particular market. The supplier should confirm the actual material specification for the selected model.
For context, published stainless-steel grade data use defined composition ranges and material designations. For example, Outokumpu lists typical chemistry for grade 304/1.4301 separately from commercial flatware labels. That is why a buyer should not automatically equate a label with a specific grade unless the supplier has confirmed it for that model.
Technical reference: Outokumpu Core range data sheet. It is provided for general material-reference context, not as a specification for any unconfirmed Sanli product.
A procurement comparison that avoids assumptions
| Buyer checkpoint | 18/0 request | 18/10 request |
|---|---|---|
| What to put in the inquiry | State “18/0” together with the model or reference image, required utensil types, finish and packaging. | State “18/10” together with the model or reference image, required utensil types, finish and packaging. |
| What to obtain before approval | Model-specific material confirmation, sample status, dimensions or weight where required, finish, packaging and project terms. | Model-specific material confirmation, sample status, dimensions or weight where required, finish, packaging and project terms. |
| Current Sanli catalogue information | The 5001 and 5002 collections on this site are confirmed 18/0 series. | Current 18/10 model availability and specifications are confirmed project by project before quotation. |
| What not to infer from the label alone | A precise grade, thickness, piece weight, finish performance, packaging, MOQ or delivery time. | A precise grade, thickness, piece weight, finish performance, packaging, MOQ or delivery time. |
Send this checklist with your request for quotation
2. Confirm the specification
Ask for the selected model’s material confirmation, plus any dimensions, piece weights, thickness or care requirements relevant to your market.
3. Define the order
Specify finish, logo or customization, packaging, quantity, destination country and any documents required for your import process.
How to use the Sanli material categories
Sanli organizes its product catalogue primarily by confirmed material. This keeps photographs and specifications from one material group from being presented as proof for another.
- Browse confirmed 18/0 stainless steel flatware, including the 5001 and 5002 collections.
- Ask about 18/10 stainless steel flatware for model-specific availability and material confirmation.
- For a new or private-label project, review Sanli OEM/ODM flatware services before requesting samples, tooling or packaging discussions.
Frequently asked questions
Is “18/0” or “18/10” enough to approve a purchase order?
No. It should be paired with the exact model, confirmed material specification, finish, configuration, packaging and commercial terms for the order.
Which Sanli collections are currently confirmed 18/0?
The 5001 and 5002 collections are currently confirmed 18/0 series on this website. Open their collection pages for the pictured pieces and packaging references.
Can I ask Sanli for 18/10 flatware?
Yes. Send the target model or reference image, utensil types, finish, packaging, quantity and destination. Sanli will confirm the applicable model and material specification before quotation.
Need a model-specific material confirmation?
Send the model or reference image, material requirement, finish, packaging, quantity and destination market. Sanli will confirm the product details needed for a B2B quotation.
Last reviewed: September 24, 2026 · Published by Sanli Kitchenware / Yiwu Sanli Daily Necessities Co., Ltd.