Wool Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Hats
This wool fabric is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The fabric construction is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the gunmetal finish surface, the 360 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps hats 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 elastic that lost recovery after three washes, or an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Wool |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Ceramic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Wood — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Copper — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Genuine Leather — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Sanforising
- Enamel Filling
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Anti-Static Finishing
- PU Coating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include scarves, backpacks, bags, bras, shirts.
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
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 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.
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
