Grosgrain Ribbon with Matte Black Coating for Sneakers
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 matte black coating surface, the 9 mm Width 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 a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Grosgrain Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Matte Black Coating |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- Zinc Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Rubber — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- ABS Resin — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nickel Silver — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Neoprene — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Sanforising
- Yarn Dyeing
- Brushing
- Anodising
- Rotary Printing
- Metal Stamping
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include shirts, skirts, baby clothing, coats, activewear.
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 CPSIA 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 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
CPSIA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
