Interlock Knit Fabric Sourcing Program for Chef Wear Suppliers: Shirts
Interlock Knit Fabric Programme for Chef Wear Suppliers: Shirts
This programme covers the full path from a interlock knit fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for chef wear suppliers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 80 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around shirts, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in interlock knit 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 GB 18401
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Zinc Alloy — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Aluminium — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- PU Leather — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Iron — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Interlock Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Chef Wear Suppliers |
| Target application | Shirts |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Finish options | Antique Brass Plating, Powder Coating, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Warp Knitting, Stone Washing |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
GB 18401 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
