Cord Stopper Sourcing Program for Dancewear Studios: Lingerie
Cord Stopper Programme for Dancewear Studios: Lingerie
This programme covers the full path from a cord stopper requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for dancewear studios. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 20 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one. It is built around lingerie, which is where most of the specification detail sits.
The most common failure in cord stopper 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Ceramic — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Polyester — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Nickel Silver — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Nylon — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
Programme parameters
| Item | Cord Stopper |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Dancewear Studios |
| Target application | Lingerie |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Finish options | Matte Black Coating, UV Printing, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Ultrasonic Welding, Calendering, Warp Knitting |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Written specification held on file, so every reorder reproduces the approved sample
- Compliance documentation issued with the shipment, not after it
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Trim and fabric sourced from audited mills with test reports on file
- 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
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?
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.
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.
