Melton Wool Fabric with Soft-Touch Rubber Coating for Boots
This melton 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 soft-touch rubber coating surface, the 160 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps boots 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Melton Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Cotton |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
Material and finish options
- Acrylic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Genuine Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Silicone — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Screen Printing
- Bonding
- Anodising
- Digital Printing
- Enzyme Washing
- Heat Setting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include swimwear, bags, blazers, skirts, socks.
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 GB 18401 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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 are the payment and delivery terms?
Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
