Melton Wool Fabric with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Luggage
This melton wool 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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 210 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps luggage 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 an interlining that bubbled after the first press, or elastic that lost recovery after three washes. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Melton Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Base material | Tencel Lyocell |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
Material and finish options
- Silicone — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Copper — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Genuine Leather — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Embroidery
- Injection Moulding
- Enzyme Washing
- Sublimation Printing
- Moisture Wicking Finishing
- Embossing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Luggage. Related applications on the same base include down jackets, jackets, bridal gowns, trousers, baby clothing.
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 CPSIA with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
