Grosgrain Ribbon with Anodised Finish for Down Jackets
This grosgrain ribbon is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the anodised finish surface, the 15 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps down jackets 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 compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped, 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 | Grosgrain Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Anodised Finish |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
Material and finish options
- Cotton — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Recycled PET — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nickel Silver — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Polyester — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Ceramic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Weaving
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Warp Knitting
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Flame Retardant Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Down Jackets. Related applications on the same base include sleepwear, activewear, uniforms, evening wear, gloves.
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 ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 500 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
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.
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.
