PU Coated Fabric Sourcing Program for Tent and Awning Makers: Luggage
PU Coated Fabric Programme for Tent and Awning Makers: Luggage
This programme covers the full path from a pu coated fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for tent and awning makers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 280 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around luggage, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in pu coated 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 105 Colour Fastness
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Recycled PET — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Brass — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Bamboo — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Wood — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | PU Coated Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Tent and Awning Makers |
| Target application | Luggage |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Finish options | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Antique Copper Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Epoxy Coating, Brushing, Screen Printing |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- 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
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.
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.
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 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
