Striped Fabric Sourcing Program for Workwear Manufacturers
Striped Fabric Programme for Workwear Manufacturers
This programme covers the full path from a striped fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for workwear manufacturers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 240 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in striped 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
- Iron — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Recycled PET — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Neoprene — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Ceramic — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Striped Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Workwear Manufacturers |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Finish options | Mercerised Finish, UV Printing, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Singeing, Moisture Wicking Finishing, Embossing |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
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
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 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.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
