Iron-On Patch Sourcing Program for Sock and Hosiery Makers: Skirts
Iron-On Patch Programme for Sock and Hosiery Makers: Skirts
This programme covers the full path from a iron-on patch 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 50 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around skirts, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in iron-on patch 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 Bluesign
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Aluminium — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Cotton — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Acrylic — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Silicone — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | Iron-On Patch |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Sock and Hosiery Makers |
| Target application | Skirts |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Finish options | Matte Black Coating, Epoxy Doming, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Sanforising, PU Coating, Weaving |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
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
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Bluesign documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
