Metallic Thread with Antique Brass Plating for Bras
This metallic 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 antique brass plating surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps bras 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Metallic Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Antique Brass Plating |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Nylon — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Iron — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- TPU — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Silicone — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Cotton — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Yarn Dyeing
- Mercerising
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Embossing
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Singeing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Bras. Related applications on the same base include dresses, bedding sets, blouses, shirts, lingerie.
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
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.
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.
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?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
