Shoulder Pad Sourcing Program for Plus Size Brands: Uniforms
Shoulder Pad Programme for Plus Size Brands: Uniforms
This programme covers the full path from a shoulder pad 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 6 mm Width, 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 shoulder pad 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 BSCI
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Zinc Alloy — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- POM Plastic — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Recycled PET — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Iron — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Shoulder Pad |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Plus Size Brands |
| Target application | Uniforms |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Finish options | Pearlescent Coating, Rose Gold Plating, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, Electroplating, Metal Stamping |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days |
| Compliance | BSCI |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
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 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
BSCI documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
