Braided Elastic with Gunmetal Finish for Swimwear
This braided elastic is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the gunmetal finish surface, the 25 mm Width 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 an interlining that bubbled after the first press, or lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Braided Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
Material and finish options
- Bamboo — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Iron — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Wood — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Cotton — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nickel Silver — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- UV Protection Finishing
- Rotary Printing
- Laminating
- Singeing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Swimwear. Related applications on the same base include underwear, sleepwear, luggage, kidswear, baby clothing.
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 ISO 14001 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 14001 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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
