Rib Knit Fabric with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Upholstery
This rib knit 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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 210 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps upholstery 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rib Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Upholstery |
| Base material | Wool |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- Brass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Polyester — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Embroidery
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Enamel Filling
- Heat Setting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Upholstery. Related applications on the same base include activewear, sneakers, boots, gloves, bras.
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 Sedex SMETA 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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Sedex SMETA 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 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
