Basting Thread with Black Nickel Finish for Trousers
This basting 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 black nickel finish surface, the 32 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps trousers 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 an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Basting Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Black Nickel Finish |
| Typical application | Trousers |
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Cotton — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Polyester — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Stainless Steel — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Enzyme Washing
- Die Casting
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Piece Dyeing
- Bonding
- Electroplating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Trousers. Related applications on the same base include baby clothing, footwear, blazers, bags, swimwear.
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 Sedex SMETA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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?
Sedex SMETA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
