Quilted Fabric Sourcing Program for Schools and Universities: Sportswear
Quilted Fabric Programme for Schools and Universities: Sportswear
This programme covers the full path from a quilted fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for schools and universities. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 110 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around sportswear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in quilted 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 AATCC Test Methods
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Aluminium — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Recycled PET — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- POM Plastic — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Bamboo — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Quilted Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Schools and Universities |
| Target application | Sportswear |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Finish options | Pearlescent Coating, Gunmetal Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Heat Transfer Printing, Weft Knitting |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days |
| Compliance | AATCC Test Methods |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
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 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
