Chiffon Fabric Sourcing Program for Plus Size Brands: Swimwear
Chiffon Fabric Programme for Plus Size Brands: Swimwear
This programme covers the full path from a chiffon fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for plus size brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 110 gsm, 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 chiffon 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
- Glass — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Nickel Silver — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Ceramic — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Bamboo — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Chiffon Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Plus Size Brands |
| Target application | Swimwear |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Finish options | Pearlescent Coating, Enzyme Wash Finish, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Piece Dyeing, Stone Washing |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
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
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.
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.
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?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
