Pique Knit Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Hats
This pique knit 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 gunmetal finish surface, the 240 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps hats 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, or a compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Pique Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Viscose |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Material and finish options
- Wood — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Iron — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Zinc Alloy — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Bamboo — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Mercerising
- Laser Cutting
- PU Coating
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Bonding
- Flame Retardant Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include socks, luggage, baby clothing, jeans, bridal gowns.
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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 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.
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.
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.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
