Rib Knit Fabric with Black Nickel Finish for Footwear
This rib knit 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 black nickel finish surface, the 280 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps footwear 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 spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack, or lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rib Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Black Nickel Finish |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Viscose |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 |
Material and finish options
- Nickel Silver — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polyester — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Brass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Copper — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Iron — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Electroplating
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Sanforising
- Sublimation Printing
- Weft Knitting
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include suits, sportswear, jackets, down jackets, shirts.
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 GB 18401 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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 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.
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.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
