Elastic Cord with Pearlescent Coating for Suits
This elastic 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 pearlescent coating surface, the 50 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps suits 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, or reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Elastic Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 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
- Stainless Steel — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Polyester — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Wood — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Copper — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Sanforising
- Weft Knitting
- Enamel Filling
- Epoxy Coating
- Digital Printing
- Weaving
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Suits. Related applications on the same base include outdoor tents, yoga wear, blazers, caps, evening wear.
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
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.
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.
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.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
