Rib Knit Fabric with Chrome Plating for Activewear
This rib knit fabric is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The fabric construction is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the chrome plating surface, the 320 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps activewear 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 spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rib Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- Zinc Alloy — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Iron — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- POM Plastic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Ceramic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Piece Dyeing
- PU Coating
- Singeing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Screen Printing
- Stone Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Activewear. Related applications on the same base include activewear, trousers, baby clothing, lingerie, outdoor tents.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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 CPSIA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
