Piping Cord with Anodised Finish for Backpacks
This piping cord is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the anodised finish surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps backpacks 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 a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Piping Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Anodised Finish |
| Typical application | Backpacks |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Material and finish options
- Neoprene — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- TPU — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Acrylic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Cotton — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Rubber — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Screen Printing
- Anodising
- Enzyme Washing
- UV Protection Finishing
- Electroplating
- Singeing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Backpacks. Related applications on the same base include shirts, bedding sets, bags, jeans, hats.
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
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.
Can you match a physical sample?
Yes. Send the reference and we reverse engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk commitment.
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?
10 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
