Elastic Band with Sandblasted Finish for Socks
This elastic band is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the sandblasted finish surface, the 38 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps socks 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Elastic Band |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Sandblasted Finish |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Recycled PET — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Iron — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- POM Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Silicone — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Die Casting
- Sublimation Printing
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Anodising
- Embroidery
- Heat Transfer Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Socks. Related applications on the same base include uniforms, jeans, shirts, backpacks, upholstery.
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 EN 71-3 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
EN 71-3 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.
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.
