Spandex Fabric with Powder Coating for Sneakers
This spandex fabric is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The fabric construction is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the powder coating surface, the 360 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sneakers 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, or elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Spandex Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Powder Coating |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Material and finish options
- Rubber — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- PU Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- ABS Resin — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Die Casting
- Injection Moulding
- Weft Knitting
- Garment Washing
- Stone Washing
- Heat Transfer Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include baby clothing, socks, hats, kidswear, jeans.
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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
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?
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
