Cotton Thread with Piece-Dyed Finish for Down Jackets
This cotton 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 piece-dyed finish surface, the 20 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps down jackets 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 cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio, 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 | Cotton Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
Material and finish options
- Nylon — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- POM Plastic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Acrylic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Epoxy Coating
- Stone Washing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Embossing
- Anodising
- Sanforising
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Down Jackets. Related applications on the same base include underwear, blazers, yoga wear, outdoor tents, luggage.
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 ISO 14001 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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 14001 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
