Piping Cord with Chrome Plating for Kidswear
This piping cord is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the chrome plating surface, the 5# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps kidswear 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 a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Piping Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Chrome Plating |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Genuine Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Zinc Alloy — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Recycled PET — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Ceramic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nickel Silver — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- Sanforising
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Brushing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Kidswear. Related applications on the same base include lingerie, hats, shirts, blazers, workwear.
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 California Prop 65 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
California Prop 65 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
