Rib Knit Fabric Sourcing Program for Workwear Manufacturers
Rib Knit Fabric Programme for Workwear Manufacturers
This programme covers the full path from a rib knit 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 140 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in rib 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Ceramic — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Bamboo — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Brass — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Recycled PET — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Rib Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Workwear Manufacturers |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Finish options | Black Nickel Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Injection Moulding, Anti-Pilling Finish |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
14 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 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
