Metallic Thread with Mercerised Finish for Blazers
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 mercerised finish surface, the 32 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps blazers 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 MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Metallic Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Blazers |
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
Material and finish options
- Zinc Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Cotton — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Polyester — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- POM Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Heat Setting
- Calendering
- Yarn Dyeing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Weaving
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Blazers. Related applications on the same base include jackets, workwear, evening wear, sneakers, skirts.
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 105 Colour Fastness 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
