Polyester Spandex Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Sneakers
This polyester spandex 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 gunmetal finish surface, the 280 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sneakers 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Polyester Spandex Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Recycled PET — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Genuine Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Bamboo — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Glass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Heat Setting
- Garment Washing
- Screen Printing
- Bonding
- Metal Stamping
- Anodising
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include yoga wear, sportswear, backpacks, socks, blouses.
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 EN 71-3 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
EN 71-3 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
Can you match a physical sample?
Yes. Send the reference and we reverse engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk commitment.
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.
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.
