Recycled Polyester Fabric with Yarn-Dyed Finish for Hats
This recycled polyester 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 yarn-dyed finish surface, the 320 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 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 | Recycled Polyester Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Base material | Tencel Lyocell |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
Material and finish options
- Brass — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Wood — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- TPU — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Acrylic — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Copper — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Injection Moulding
- PU Coating
- Water Repellent Finishing
- Rotary Printing
- Embroidery
- Anti-Static Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Hats. Related applications on the same base include yoga wear, bags, home curtains, kidswear, workwear.
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 GB 18401 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Can you handle our own artwork or tooling?
Yes. Artwork files or existing tooling can be used; we confirm tolerances in writing before the first production run.
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
