Buttonhole Elastic Sourcing Program for Lingerie Brands: Bras
Buttonhole Elastic Programme for Lingerie Brands: Bras
This programme covers the full path from a buttonhole elastic requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for lingerie brands. 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 buttonhole elastic 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 JIS L Standards
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Neoprene — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Zinc Alloy — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Acrylic — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Rubber — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Buttonhole Elastic |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Lingerie Brands |
| Target application | Bras |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Finish options | Rose Gold Plating, Silicone Wash Finish, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Mercerising, Laminating, UV Protection Finishing |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days |
| Compliance | JIS L Standards |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- 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 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.
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 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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
