Metallic Thread with UV Printing for Upholstery
This metallic thread is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the uv printing surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps upholstery 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 zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, 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 | Metallic Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | UV Printing |
| Typical application | Upholstery |
| Base material | Rubber |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
Material and finish options
- Genuine Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Ceramic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Recycled PET — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Acrylic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Flame Retardant Finishing
- Bonding
- Brushing
- Rotary Printing
- Embroidery
- Laminating
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Upholstery. Related applications on the same base include gloves, jeans, blazers, yoga wear, bridal gowns.
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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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?
10 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
