Mulberry Silk Fabric Sourcing Program for Fashion Brands: Down Jackets
Mulberry Silk Fabric Programme for Fashion Brands: Down Jackets
This programme covers the full path from a mulberry silk fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for fashion brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 210 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around down jackets, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in mulberry silk 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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- ABS Resin — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Copper — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Recycled PET — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Rubber — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | Mulberry Silk Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Fashion Brands |
| Target application | Down Jackets |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Finish options | Black Nickel Finish, Gunmetal Finish, Anodised Finish |
| Processes | PU Coating, Yarn Dyeing, Laser Cutting |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days |
| Compliance | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
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
Do you hold stock for reorders?
Approved specifications are kept on file and, for repeat programmes, base material can be reserved against a rolling forecast.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance 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 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
