Grosgrain Ribbon with Antique Brass Plating for Caps
This grosgrain 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 antique brass plating surface, the 20 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps caps 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Grosgrain Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Antique Brass Plating |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 20 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Rubber — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Zinc Alloy — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Bamboo — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Copper — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Embroidery
- Die Casting
- Mercerising
- Laminating
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Injection Moulding
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Caps. Related applications on the same base include caps, hats, outdoor tents, bras, backpacks.
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 EN 71-3 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 5000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
