Mulberry Silk Fabric Sourcing Program for Dancewear Studios: Socks
Mulberry Silk Fabric Programme for Dancewear Studios: Socks
This programme covers the full path from a mulberry silk fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for dancewear studios. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 160 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around socks, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in mulberry silk 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 RoHS
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Brass — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- PU Leather — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Silicone — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Rubber — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Mulberry Silk Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Dancewear Studios |
| Target application | Socks |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Finish options | Mercerised Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Matte Black Coating |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Garment Washing, Rotary Printing |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
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 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?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 2000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
