Sherpa Fabric Sourcing Program for E-commerce Sellers
Sherpa Fabric Programme for E-commerce Sellers
This programme covers the full path from a sherpa fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for e-commerce sellers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 280 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in sherpa 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 California Prop 65
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Acrylic — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Copper — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- ABS Resin — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Zinc Alloy — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Sherpa Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | E-commerce Sellers |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Finish options | Mercerised Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Singeing, Weft Knitting, Water Repellent Finishing |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- 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
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
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 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.
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.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
