Combed Cotton Fabric with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Socks
This combed cotton 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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 280 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps socks 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 compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped, or reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Combed Cotton Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
Material and finish options
- ABS Resin — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polyester — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Calendering
- Mercerising
- Embossing
- Garment Washing
- Die Casting
- Ultrasonic Welding
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Socks. Related applications on the same base include footwear, sleepwear, activewear, coats, down jackets.
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 WRAP with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
