Topstitch Thread with Gunmetal Finish for Backpacks
This topstitch 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 gunmetal finish surface, the 38 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps backpacks 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 cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio, 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 | Topstitch Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Gunmetal Finish |
| Typical application | Backpacks |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH SVHC Screening |
Material and finish options
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Nickel Silver — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- ABS Resin — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Acrylic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- UV Protection Finishing
- PU Coating
- Sublimation Printing
- Garment Washing
- Embroidery
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Backpacks. Related applications on the same base include uniforms, caps, blazers, backpacks, jackets.
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 REACH SVHC Screening with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
REACH SVHC Screening documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
