Pique Knit Fabric Sourcing Program for Outdoor Gear Brands

Pique Knit Fabric Programme for Outdoor Gear Brands

This programme covers the full path from a pique knit fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for outdoor gear brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 450 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.

The most common failure in pique knit fabric 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 ISO 14001
• Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
• Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm

Recommended specifications

• Nickel Silver — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
• Polyester — selected for colour depth and finish stability
• Cotton — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
• PU Leather — best balance of cost, availability and test performance

Programme parameters

Why buyers choose this route

• Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
• Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
• Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
• MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
• Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer

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

Which compliance documents do you provide?

ISO 14001 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.

How long does sampling take?

14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.

What are the payment and delivery terms?

Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.

If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.