Stretch Denim Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Hats
This stretch denim 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 280 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps hats 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Stretch Denim Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
Material and finish options
- Copper — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nylon — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Nickel Silver — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Brass — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Aluminium — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Rotary Printing
- Injection Moulding
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Bonding
- Stone Washing
- Epoxy Coating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include boots, lingerie, blouses, workwear, evening wear.
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 BSCI 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 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
BSCI documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
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.
