Rickrack Trim with Mercerised Finish for Backpacks
This rickrack trim 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 5# 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, or lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rickrack Trim |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Backpacks |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
Material and finish options
- Bamboo — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Polyester — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Iron — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- TPU — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Calendering
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Metal Stamping
- UV Protection Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Backpacks. Related applications on the same base include luggage, uniforms, skirts, boots, suits.
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 Bluesign with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Can you handle our own artwork or tooling?
Yes. Artwork files or existing tooling can be used; we confirm tolerances in writing before the first production run.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Bluesign documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
