Wool Fabric with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Backpacks
This wool 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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 160 gsm 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Backpacks |
| Base material | Tencel Lyocell |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Colour matching | 16 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH SVHC Screening |
Material and finish options
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- PU Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Wood — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Cotton — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Polyester — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
- Anodising
- Mercerising
- Enzyme Washing
- Garment Washing
- Stone Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Backpacks. Related applications on the same base include yoga wear, upholstery, backpacks, jackets, caps.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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 REACH SVHC Screening with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
Do you hold stock for reorders?
Approved specifications are kept on file and, for repeat programmes, base material can be reserved against a rolling forecast.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
