Braided Elastic with UV Printing for Suits
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 uv printing surface, the 3# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps suits 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Braided Elastic |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | UV Printing |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 3# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Cotton — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polyester — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Recycled PET — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Brushing
- Yarn Dyeing
- Embossing
- Heat Setting
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Enamel Filling
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Suits. Related applications on the same base include skirts, suits, uniforms, shirts, hats.
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 14001 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 14001 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
