Poplin Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Swimwear
This poplin 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 gunmetal finish surface, the 240 gsm 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, 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 | Poplin Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
Material and finish options
- Bamboo — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- TPU — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Glass — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Ceramic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Piece Dyeing
- Yarn Dyeing
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Mercerising
- Singeing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Swimwear. Related applications on the same base include dresses, caps, shirts, home curtains, bras.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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
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.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
