Combed Cotton Fabric with Mercerised Finish for Sportswear
This combed cotton 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 mercerised finish surface, the 160 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sportswear 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 elastic that lost recovery after three washes, or lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Combed Cotton Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
Material and finish options
- Neoprene — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- TPU — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Wood — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Sublimation Printing
- Calendering
- Singeing
- Heat Setting
- Embroidery
- Heat Transfer Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sportswear. Related applications on the same base include bedding sets, baby clothing, hats, yoga wear, sportswear.
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 ISO 105 Colour Fastness with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
