Basting Thread with Pearlescent Coating for Shirts
This basting thread is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the pearlescent coating surface, the 10# Gauge 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 a compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped, or reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Basting Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Base material | Glass |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| 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 | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- TPU — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Recycled PET — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- ABS Resin — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Copper — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Digital Printing
- Enzyme Washing
- Bonding
- Anti-Pilling Finish
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Shirts. Related applications on the same base include baby clothing, luggage, sneakers, down jackets, caps.
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 EN 71-3 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
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.
