Spandex Fabric Sourcing Program for Plus Size Brands: Sleepwear
Spandex Fabric Programme for Plus Size Brands: Sleepwear
This programme covers the full path from a spandex 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 140 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around sleepwear, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in spandex 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
- ABS Resin — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Aluminium — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Silicone — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Neoprene — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Spandex Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Plus Size Brands |
| Target application | Sleepwear |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Finish options | Mercerised Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Mercerising, Weaving, Sanforising |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
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
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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 2000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
