PU Coated Fabric Sourcing Program for Sock and Hosiery Makers: Socks
PU Coated Fabric Programme for Sock and Hosiery Makers: Socks
This programme covers the full path from a pu coated fabric requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for sock and hosiery makers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 240 gsm, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around socks, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in pu coated 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 EN 71-3
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Ceramic — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Polyester — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Copper — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Glass — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
Programme parameters
| Item | PU Coated Fabric |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Sock and Hosiery Makers |
| Target application | Socks |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Finish options | Laser Engraved Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Die Casting, Anti-Pilling Finish, Sublimation Printing |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- 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
- 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
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
