Core Spun Thread Sourcing Program for Footwear Manufacturers: Gloves
Core Spun Thread Programme for Footwear Manufacturers: Gloves
This programme covers the full path from a core spun thread requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for footwear manufacturers. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 38 mm Width, 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 core spun thread 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 JIS L Standards
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Cotton — best balance of cost, availability and test performance
- Copper — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Glass — used when strength and abrasion resistance come first
- Zinc Alloy — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering

Programme parameters
| Item | Core Spun Thread |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Footwear Manufacturers |
| Target application | Gloves |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Finish options | Anodised Finish, Epoxy Doming, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Brushing, Mercerising, Enzyme Washing |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days |
| Compliance | JIS L Standards |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- One accountable owner from sampling through to ex-factory
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
- MOQ quoted per style per colourway, stated before sampling starts
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
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?
JIS L Standards documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
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.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.



