Sewing Thread with Mercerised Finish for Uniforms
This sewing 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 8# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps uniforms 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Sewing Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
Material and finish options
- Acrylic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Bamboo — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Copper — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Recycled PET — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Brushing
- Sanforising
- Rotary Printing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Heat Setting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Uniforms. Related applications on the same base include sportswear, uniforms, jackets, bags, gloves.
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 GB 18401 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?
GB 18401 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 5000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
