Braided Elastic with Powder Coating for Bags
This braided elastic is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the powder coating surface, the 8# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps bags 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Braided Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Powder Coating |
| Typical application | Bags |
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
Material and finish options
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Iron — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Nickel Silver — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polyester — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Brushing
- Warp Knitting
- Sublimation Printing
- Weft Knitting
- Epoxy Coating
- Piece Dyeing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Bags. Related applications on the same base include sneakers, blouses, upholstery, skirts, jeans.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
