Hook and Eye Tape Sourcing Program for Denim Mills: Swimwear
Hook and Eye Tape Programme for Denim Mills: Swimwear
This programme covers the full path from a hook and eye tape requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for denim mills. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 9 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around swimwear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in hook and eye tape 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
- TPU — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Copper — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- ABS Resin — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- PU Leather — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Hook and Eye Tape |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Denim Mills |
| Target application | Swimwear |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Finish options | Chrome Plating, Enzyme Wash Finish, UV Printing |
| Processes | Flame Retardant Finishing, Brushing, Stone Washing |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- 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
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
What are the payment and delivery terms?
Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
