Feather Trim with Pearlescent Coating for Footwear
This feather trim 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 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, or shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Feather Trim |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
Material and finish options
- Stainless Steel — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Acrylic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Glass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available on this item
- Digital Printing
- Weft Knitting
- Screen Printing
- Bonding
- Sanforising
- UV Protection Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include sportswear, socks, sleepwear, bags, gloves.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 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 RoHS with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
RoHS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
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.
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?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
