Pique Knit Fabric Sourcing Program for Workwear Manufacturers: Underwear

Pique Knit Fabric Programme for Workwear Manufacturers: Underwear

This programme covers the full path from a pique knit fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for workwear manufacturers. 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 underwear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.

The most common failure in pique 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

• Polyester — selected for colour depth and finish stability
• Genuine Leather — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
• Bamboo — selected for colour depth and finish stability
• Neoprene — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering

Programme parameters

Why buyers choose this route

• One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
• Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
• Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
• Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
• AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment

How the programme runs

1. Discovery call: quantity, target price, delivery window and compliance needs
2. Material and finish proposal with costed alternatives
3. Counter sample built from your tech pack or reference sample
4. Approval, testing and pre-production sign-off
5. Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
6. Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm

FAQ

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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard MOQ is 500 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.

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.

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.