Waterproof Breathable Fabric Sourcing Program for Plus Size Brands
Waterproof Breathable Fabric Programme for Plus Size Brands
This programme covers the full path from a waterproof breathable fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for plus size brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 360 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in waterproof breathable 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 AATCC Test Methods
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Stainless Steel — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Acrylic — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Silicone — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Cotton — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Waterproof Breathable Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Plus Size Brands |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Finish options | Pearlescent Coating, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Screen Printing, PU Coating, Mercerising |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days |
| Compliance | AATCC Test Methods |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- 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
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
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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 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.
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.
