Chambray Fabric with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Luggage
This chambray 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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 180 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps luggage 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, or shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Chambray Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
Material and finish options
- Rubber — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Wood — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Silicone — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Polyester — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Embossing
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Electroplating
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Enzyme Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Luggage. Related applications on the same base include caps, blouses, uniforms, sneakers, lingerie.
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 9001 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
What are the payment and delivery terms?
Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 5000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
