Metallic Thread with Brushed Silver Finish for Boots
This metallic thread is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the brushed silver finish surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps boots 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 a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Metallic Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Brushed Silver Finish |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- Aluminium — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Genuine Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Embroidery
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Rotary Printing
- Digital Printing
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Mercerising
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include blouses, down jackets, baby clothing, sleepwear, underwear.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 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 Sedex SMETA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Sedex SMETA 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.
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.
