Hem Tape with Gunmetal Finish for Swimwear
This hem tape is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the gunmetal finish surface, the 38 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps swimwear 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 spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack, or a compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Hem Tape |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
Material and finish options
- Cotton — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nickel Silver — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Wood — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Weaving
- Screen Printing
- Rotary Printing
- Sublimation Printing
- Garment Washing
- Metal Stamping
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Swimwear. Related applications on the same base include sportswear, bedding sets, jeans, sneakers, footwear.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Bluesign 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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
