Shock Cord with Laser Engraved Finish for Hats
This shock cord is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the laser engraved finish surface, the 9 mm Width 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, 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 | Shock Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Laser Engraved Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Glass |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Material and finish options
- Nickel Silver — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Recycled PET — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- POM Plastic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Brass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Stone Washing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Heat Setting
- Mercerising
- Embroidery
- Electroplating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include evening wear, underwear, dresses, trousers, bedding sets.
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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
