Corduroy Fabric with UV Printing for Hats
This corduroy fabric is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The fabric construction is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the uv printing surface, the 160 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps hats 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 cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio, or a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Corduroy Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | UV Printing |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Wool |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Material and finish options
- ABS Resin — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Bamboo — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Brass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Copper — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Heat Setting
- Singeing
- Mercerising
- Screen Printing
- Anodising
- Weft Knitting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include swimwear, blazers, outdoor tents, jeans, socks.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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.
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.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
