Snap Tape with Pearlescent Coating for Shirts
This snap tape is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the pearlescent coating surface, the 50 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps shirts 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 trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested, or reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Snap Tape |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Base material | Rubber |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
Material and finish options
- PU Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Rubber — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Zinc Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Cotton — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Screen Printing
- Embossing
- Piece Dyeing
- Sanforising
- Enzyme Washing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Shirts. Related applications on the same base include activewear, boots, scarves, shirts, hats.
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 Sedex SMETA 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.
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
