Bonded Fabric with Chrome Plating for Caps
This bonded 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 280 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 shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash, or lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Bonded Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Base material | Wool |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | JIS L Standards |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- TPU — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Recycled PET — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Screen Printing
- Stone Washing
- Enzyme Washing
- Heat Setting
- Weft Knitting
- Electroplating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Caps. Related applications on the same base include down jackets, caps, shirts, swimwear, kidswear.
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 JIS L Standards with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 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.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
