Chest Canvas Sourcing Program for Sock and Hosiery Makers: Bras
Chest Canvas Programme for Sock and Hosiery Makers: Bras
This programme covers the full path from a chest canvas requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for sock and hosiery makers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 25 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around bras, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in chest canvas 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 EN 71-3
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Copper — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- POM Plastic — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Zinc Alloy — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Aluminium — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | Chest Canvas |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Sock and Hosiery Makers |
| Target application | Bras |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Finish options | Enzyme Wash Finish, UV Printing, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Calendering, Embossing, Weft Knitting |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- 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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
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.
