Braided Elastic with Gunmetal Finish for Jackets
This braided elastic 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 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps jackets 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 cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio, 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 | Braided Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Jackets |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
Material and finish options
- Wood — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- ABS Resin — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Zinc Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- TPU — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Enamel Filling
- Die Casting
- Yarn Dyeing
- Singeing
- Heat Setting
- Epoxy Coating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Jackets. Related applications on the same base include shirts, bridal gowns, skirts, sportswear, jeans.
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 WRAP 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?
WRAP documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Can you match a physical sample?
Yes. Send the reference and we reverse engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk commitment.
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.
