PU Coated Fabric with Mercerised Finish for Socks
This pu coated 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 mercerised finish surface, the 360 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps socks 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 cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio, or shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | PU Coated Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Base material | Viscose |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
Material and finish options
- Zinc Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Copper — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Cotton — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Polyester — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
Processes available on this item
- Sublimation Printing
- Embossing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Digital Printing
- Die Casting
- Enamel Filling
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Socks. Related applications on the same base include gloves, trousers, sneakers, jackets, scarves.
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 California Prop 65 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.
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.
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 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.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
