Rib Knit Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Boots
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 gunmetal finish surface, the 160 gsm 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 zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rib Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Alloy — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- PU Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Bamboo — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- TPU — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Enzyme Washing
- Die Casting
- Embossing
- Digital Printing
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Sublimation Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include scarves, workwear, jeans, underwear, activewear.
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 California Prop 65 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 5 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.
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 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.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
