Metallic Thread with Gunmetal Finish for Sportswear
This metallic 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 gunmetal finish surface, the 50 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sportswear 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 MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Metallic Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GRS |
Material and finish options
- POM Plastic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polyester — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Rubber — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Glass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Nickel Silver — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Weaving
- Anodising
- Metal Stamping
- Enamel Filling
- Water Repellent Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sportswear. Related applications on the same base include skirts, hats, luggage, uniforms, bras.
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 GRS with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
GRS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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 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.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
