Elastic Cord with Yarn-Dyed Finish for Swimwear
This elastic cord is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the yarn-dyed finish surface, the 10# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps swimwear 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 MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Elastic Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Ceramic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Aluminium — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- ABS Resin — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Zinc Alloy — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Digital Printing
- Brushing
- Stone Washing
- Heat Setting
- UV Protection Finishing
- Bonding
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Swimwear. Related applications on the same base include down jackets, scarves, sneakers, upholstery, activewear.
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 EN 71-3 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
EN 71-3 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
