Custom Shoulder Pad — Spandex Core with Knitted Structure
We supply shoulder pad to garment factories and brands, built in Spandex Core with knitted structure for e-commerce and small-batch brands. 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 2000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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 | moulded shoulder pad |
| Base material | Spandex Core |
| Finish / process | Knitted Structure |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | carded |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Spandex Core, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Spandex Core, quoted per position and per colour.
- Paint Spray — available on Spandex Core, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Spandex Core, quoted per position and per colour.
- Braided Weave — available on Spandex Core, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Spandex Core, quoted per position and per colour.
- Crochet — available on Spandex Core, 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 salt spray test for metal finishes 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
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
How do you control colour on reorders?
The approved reference and the bulk standard are retained, and every reorder is checked against them before shipment.
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.
