Printed Ribbon with Mercerised Finish for Workwear
This printed ribbon 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 50 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps workwear 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 MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.

Specification
| Product | Printed Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Workwear |
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GRS |
Material and finish options
- Glass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Genuine Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Calendering
- Injection Moulding
- Singeing
- Die Casting
- Mercerising

Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Workwear. Related applications on the same base include outdoor tents, scarves, blouses, backpacks, baby clothing.
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 GRS with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
GRS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
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.
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.




