Topstitch Thread with Glossy Enamel Coating for Activewear
This topstitch 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 glossy enamel coating surface, the 50 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps activewear 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 spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack, or an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Topstitch Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Glass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Copper — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- ABS Resin — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Mercerising
- Enzyme Washing
- Piece Dyeing
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Yarn Dyeing
- Calendering
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Activewear. Related applications on the same base include underwear, bedding sets, blazers, jackets, yoga wear.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 CPSIA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA 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 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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 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.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
