Eyelet Sourcing Program for Uniform Suppliers: Yoga Wear
Eyelet Programme for Uniform Suppliers: Yoga Wear
This programme covers the full path from a eyelet requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for uniform suppliers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 50 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around yoga wear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in eyelet 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 Bluesign
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Wood — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Zinc Alloy — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Aluminium — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Cotton — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Eyelet |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Uniform Suppliers |
| Target application | Yoga Wear |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Finish options | Pearlescent Coating, Chrome Plating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Rotary Printing, Anodising |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- 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
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
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.
