Cord End Sourcing Program for Lingerie Brands
Cord End Programme for Lingerie Brands
This programme covers the full path from a cord end requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for lingerie brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 32 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in cord end 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 GB 18401
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- TPU — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Neoprene — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Polyester — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Genuine Leather — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Cord End |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Lingerie Brands |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Finish options | Silicone Wash Finish, UV Printing, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Embroidery, Stone Washing, Epoxy Coating |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
How the programme runs
- Discovery call: quantity, target price, delivery window and compliance needs
- Material and finish proposal with costed alternatives
- Counter sample built from your tech pack or reference sample
- Approval, testing and pre-production sign-off
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
