Woven Elastic with Mercerised Finish for Shirts
This woven elastic 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 12 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps shirts 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 shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash, 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 | Woven Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Base material | Neoprene |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Glass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Polyester — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Enamel Filling
- Laminating
- Mercerising
- Stone Washing
- Bonding
- Weft Knitting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Shirts. Related applications on the same base include trousers, blouses, underwear, bras, caps.
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 California Prop 65 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
California Prop 65 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 2000 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.
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.
