Custom Shoulder Pad — Polycarbonate with Knitted Structure
We supply shoulder pad to garment factories and brands, built in Polycarbonate with knitted structure for denim and workwear programmes. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is wash stability of the foam, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 3000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: shade variation within one carton, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. We lock material, finish, dimension and tolerance before bulk, and prepare UKCA and REACH documentation so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Shoulder Pad |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Type | sleeve head pad |
| Base material | Polycarbonate |
| Finish / process | Knitted Structure |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | packed to your size ratio |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Powder Coating — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Rust Treatment — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Knitted Structure — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Crochet — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mercerised Finish — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Drawing or reference sample review, with size and finish confirmed
- Material selection and a finish sample or strike-off
- Prototype made to the agreed thickness
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with knitted structure applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing to your ratio
Where it is used
- Denim and workwear — hard-wearing finishes that survive industrial washing
- Outerwear and tailoring — matched to the shell fabric so it drapes with the garment
- Childrenswear and schoolwear — tested to the destination's safety standard
- Bridal and eveningwear — small runs with hand-finished detail
- Uniform and corporate programmes — repeatable spec held on file for reorders
Packing, testing and delivery
Trims are packed to the ratio you specify — by size, by colour or by garment set — with barcodes applied where the line needs them. Test reports for colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Felixstowe with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and hold the approved reference so reorders reproduce the same material, the same finish and the same wash stability of the foam.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 3000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Can you match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
Start your shoulder pad programme
Send us a reference sample, a drawing or a spec sheet and we will come back with material options, a costing and a sampling timetable.
