Braided Elastic with Mercerised Finish for Bags
This braided 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 32 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps bags 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 a compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped, or a compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Braided Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Bags |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 32 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
Material and finish options
- POM Plastic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Bamboo — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Acrylic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- PU Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Garment Washing
- Embossing
- PU Coating
- Enzyme Washing
- Enamel Filling
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Bags. Related applications on the same base include gloves, sneakers, backpacks, bedding sets, lingerie.
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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance 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.
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?
ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
