Elastic Thread with Soft-Touch Rubber Coating for Scarves
This elastic 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 soft-touch rubber coating surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps scarves 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 trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested, or shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Elastic Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Typical application | Scarves |
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- TPU — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Laminating
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Yarn Dyeing
- Garment Washing
- Embroidery
- UV Protection Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Scarves. Related applications on the same base include sleepwear, luggage, kidswear, socks, sneakers.
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 CPSIA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA 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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
