Mesh Fabric with Gunmetal Finish for Footwear
This mesh 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 280 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps footwear 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, or lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Mesh Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Viscose |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | Bluesign |
Material and finish options
- Aluminium — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Polyester — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- POM Plastic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nickel Silver — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- Rotary Printing
- Weft Knitting
- Piece Dyeing
- Laminating
- Enzyme Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include kidswear, bridal gowns, blazers, hats, sleepwear.
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 Bluesign 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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Bluesign documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
