Leather Cord with Soft-Touch Rubber Coating for Dresses
This leather cord is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the soft-touch rubber coating surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps dresses consistent across seasons instead of drifting with whatever the mill happens to have in stock.
The usual reason buyers come to us is not price. It is an interlining that bubbled after the first press, or a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Leather Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Typical application | Dresses |
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
Material and finish options
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Zinc Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Aluminium — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- TPU — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Heat Setting
- Injection Moulding
- Piece Dyeing
- Enamel Filling
- Yarn Dyeing
- Embossing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Dresses. Related applications on the same base include outdoor tents, luggage, footwear, evening wear, blazers.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Photo report shared before the balance payment is due.
- Packed to your own carton ratio and barcode specification.
- Test reports issued against ISO 105 Colour Fastness with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
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.
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 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.
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
