Softshell Fabric with Glossy Enamel Coating for Caps
This softshell 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 glossy enamel coating surface, the 80 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps caps 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 a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Softshell Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Base material | Cotton |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH SVHC Screening |
Material and finish options
- POM Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Wood — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Copper — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Ceramic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Anodising
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Enamel Filling
- Sublimation Printing
- Heat Setting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Caps. Related applications on the same base include hats, backpacks, luggage, caps, baby clothing.
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 REACH SVHC Screening with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
REACH SVHC Screening documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
