Rib Knit Fabric with Mercerised Finish 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 mercerised finish surface, the 450 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 a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rib Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Upholstery |
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 450 gsm |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- Ceramic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Stainless Steel — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Laminating
- Embroidery
- Garment Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Upholstery. Related applications on the same base include kidswear, gloves, suits, blazers, scarves.
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 CPSIA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
