Quilted Fabric Sourcing Program for Golf Apparel Brands: Workwear
Quilted Fabric Programme for Golf Apparel Brands: Workwear
This programme covers the full path from a quilted fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for golf apparel brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 180 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around workwear, 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 Bluesign
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Copper — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Neoprene — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Stainless Steel — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Silicone — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Quilted Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Golf Apparel Brands |
| Target application | Workwear |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Finish options | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Black Nickel Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Laminating, Heat Setting, UV Protection Finishing |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- 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
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
