Merino Wool Fabric Sourcing Program for Plus Size Brands: Uniforms
Merino Wool Fabric Programme for Plus Size Brands: Uniforms
This programme covers the full path from a merino wool 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 210 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around uniforms, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in merino wool 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 WRAP
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- TPU — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Aluminium — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Polyester — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- PU Leather — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Merino Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Plus Size Brands |
| Target application | Uniforms |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Finish options | UV Printing, Epoxy Doming, Chrome Plating |
| Processes | Rotary Printing, Laminating, Anti-Static Finishing |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days |
| Compliance | WRAP |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- 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 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.
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
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.
