Waxed Cotton Cord with Gunmetal Finish for Caps
This waxed cotton cord is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the gunmetal finish surface, the 9 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps caps 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 spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Waxed Cotton Cord |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — 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
- Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Genuine Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Nylon — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- Embroidery
- Bonding
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Electroplating
- Laser Cutting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Caps. Related applications on the same base include down jackets, sneakers, footwear, socks, shirts.
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 Sedex SMETA 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Sedex SMETA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
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.
