Rib Knit Fabric with Chrome Plating for Trousers
This rib knit 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 chrome plating surface, the 320 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps trousers 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, or an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rib Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Trousers |
| Base material | Tencel Lyocell |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
Material and finish options
- Glass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Recycled PET — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Stainless Steel — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Electroplating
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Rotary Printing
- Yarn Dyeing
- PU Coating
- Heat Transfer Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Trousers. Related applications on the same base include bras, bridal gowns, dresses, gloves, sneakers.
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 Bluesign with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
