Hem Tape with Pearlescent Coating for Boots
This hem tape is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the pearlescent coating surface, the 12 mm Width 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 trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested, or MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Hem Tape |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Acrylic |
| Standard size | 12 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GRS |
Material and finish options
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Bamboo — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- ABS Resin — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Silicone — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- TPU — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Weft Knitting
- Garment Washing
- Laser Cutting
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Digital Printing
- Bonding
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include down jackets, dresses, backpacks, jackets, home curtains.
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 GRS with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
GRS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
