Elastic Band with Glossy Enamel Coating for Hats
This elastic band 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 3# Gauge 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 shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Elastic Band |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
Material and finish options
- Genuine Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Silicone — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Copper — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- UV Protection Finishing
- Metal Stamping
- Bonding
- Yarn Dyeing
- Epoxy Coating
- Garment Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include evening wear, jackets, activewear, sportswear, 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 BSCI with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
BSCI documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 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.
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.
