Polar Fleece Fabric Sourcing Program for Independent Boutiques: Gloves
Polar Fleece Fabric Programme for Independent Boutiques: Gloves
This programme covers the full path from a polar fleece fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for independent boutiques. 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 gloves, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in polar fleece 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 GRS
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Silicone — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Neoprene — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- POM Plastic — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Wood — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Polar Fleece Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Independent Boutiques |
| Target application | Gloves |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Finish options | Epoxy Doming, Black Nickel Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Bonding, Screen Printing |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days |
| Compliance | GRS |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
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
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.
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 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?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
