Waffle Knit Fabric with Epoxy Doming for Caps
This waffle 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 epoxy doming surface, the 180 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps caps 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 cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Waffle Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Epoxy Doming |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Base material | Tencel Lyocell |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- PU Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Injection Moulding
- Stone Washing
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Epoxy Coating
- Metal Stamping
- Anodising
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Caps. Related applications on the same base include sleepwear, skirts, uniforms, socks, luggage.
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 Sedex SMETA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
Sedex SMETA documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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.
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.
