Core Spun Thread with Soft-Touch Rubber Coating for Sneakers
This core spun 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 soft-touch rubber coating surface, the 8# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sneakers 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 reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel, or elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Core Spun Thread |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 6 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
Material and finish options
- Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Cotton — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Wood — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Genuine Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Aluminium — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Weft Knitting
- UV Protection Finishing
- Bonding
- Screen Printing
- Singeing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include bras, bridal gowns, uniforms, jeans, 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 BSCI with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
BSCI documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
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.
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.
