Basting Thread with UV Printing for Evening Wear
This basting 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 uv printing surface, the 6 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps evening wear 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 zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Basting Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | UV Printing |
| Typical application | Evening Wear |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 6 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- ABS Resin — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Recycled PET — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polyester — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Enamel Filling
- Warp Knitting
- Brushing
- Epoxy Coating
- Garment Washing
- Metal Stamping
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Evening Wear. Related applications on the same base include upholstery, caps, home curtains, socks, 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 CPSIA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
