Elastic Thread with Mercerised Finish for Suits
This elastic 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 mercerised finish surface, the 15 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps suits 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 a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Elastic Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Iron — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Polyester — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Recycled PET — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Garment Washing
- UV Protection Finishing
- Heat Setting
- Sanforising
- Screen Printing
- Embossing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Suits. Related applications on the same base include luggage, upholstery, sleepwear, hats, evening wear.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 California Prop 65 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
California Prop 65 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
