Striped Fabric Sourcing Program for Sportswear Brands: Underwear
Striped Fabric Programme for Sportswear Brands: Underwear
This programme covers the full path from a striped fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for sportswear brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 180 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 striped 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 RoHS
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Aluminium — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Iron — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Zinc Alloy — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Cotton — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
Programme parameters
| Item | Striped Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Sportswear Brands |
| Target application | Underwear |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Finish options | Rose Gold Plating, Glossy Enamel Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Rotary Printing, Mercerising, Anti-Pilling Finish |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
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 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
RoHS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
