Polyester Thread with Chrome Plating for Sneakers
This polyester thread is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the chrome plating surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sneakers 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 zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Polyester Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | AATCC Test Methods |
Material and finish options
- Brass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Copper — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Polyester — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Die Casting
- Enzyme Washing
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Stone Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include home curtains, blouses, underwear, activewear, footwear.
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 AATCC Test Methods with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
AATCC Test Methods 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.
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.
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.
