Viscose Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Hats
This viscose 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 160 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, 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 | Viscose Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Tencel Lyocell |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- POM Plastic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- ABS Resin — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- PU Coating
- UV Protection Finishing
- Piece Dyeing
- Anodising
- Anti-Static Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include bridal gowns, backpacks, caps, kidswear, outdoor tents.
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 BSCI 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
