Iron-On Patch Sourcing Program for Craft and Hobby Wholesalers

Iron-On Patch Programme for Craft and Hobby Wholesalers

This programme covers the full path from a iron-on patch requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for craft and hobby wholesalers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 3# Gauge, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.

The most common failure in iron-on patch sourcing is not price — it is drift. A base material changes mill, the shade moves, a plating bath changes and the item quietly stops matching the approved sample. We prevent that with a written spec, an approved counter sample and a golden sample retained at the factory.

What the programme covers

• Specification build from your tech pack or a physical reference sample
• Base material and finish options with costed alternatives
• Sampling, testing and approval against RoHS
• Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
• Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm

Recommended specifications

• Aluminium — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
• Cotton — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
• POM Plastic — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
• Acrylic — selected for colour depth and finish stability

Programme parameters

Why buyers choose this route

• AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
• Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
• Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
• Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
• One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory

How the programme runs

1. Discovery call: quantity, target price, delivery window and compliance needs
2. Material and finish proposal with costed alternatives
3. Counter sample built from your tech pack or reference sample
4. Approval, testing and pre-production sign-off
5. Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
6. Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm

FAQ

Do you hold stock for reorders?

Approved specifications are kept on file and, for repeat programmes, base material can be reserved against a rolling forecast.

Can you match a physical sample?

Yes. Send the reference and we reverse engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk commitment.

Can you handle our own artwork or tooling?

Yes. Artwork files or existing tooling can be used; we confirm tolerances in writing before the first production run.

What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?

The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.

Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.