Scarves & Stoles

Product scope: Wovens (viscose, modal, cotton, wool, silk, blends), knits (acrylic, cotton, wool), jacquard, digitally printed, embroidered, yarn-dyed checks/stripes, winter shawls.

Key materials & specs

• Fibers: Cotton, viscose/modal, Tencel™/lyocell, wool, silk, acrylic, blends; recycled (rPET) and organic cotton options.
  
• Fabric weight (GSM): 60–120 (summer), 120–220 (all-season), 220–350 (winter shawls).
  
• Dimensions: Women’s ~70×180 cm; Men’s ~30×180 cm; Squares 70×70/90×90/110×110 cm. Tolerance ±1.5 cm.
  
• Constructions: Plain twill, satin, dobby, jacquard; knit jersey/rib; brushed/raised.
  
• Edges: Hand-rolled, baby overlock, self/fringed/tassels, eyelash, hemmed.
  
• Prints & finishes: Reactive/disperse/pigment/digital, discharge, foil, burnout; softener, anti-pilling, anti-static.
  
• Embellishment: Embroidery (satin/chain), bead/sequin (child-safe), lace inserts.
  

Compliance & testing

• Colorfastness to wash/rub/perspiration/light (AATCC/ISO), dimensional stability, pilling (Martindale), AZO-free dyes, nickel-free trims. For EU/US: REACH, Prop-65 (where applicable), CPSIA for kids’ styles. OEKO-TEX®/GOTS/GRS upon request.
  

MOQ & lead time (typical)

• Yarn-dyed/solids: 300–500 pcs/colour; Printed/jacquard: 500–1,000 pcs/design.
  
• Lead time: 35–55 days ex-PP approval; 15–25 days for repeats.
  

Price drivers

• Fiber (silk/wool > modal/viscose > cotton/acrylic), GSM/size, jacquard vs plain, print type (digital > rotary > pigment), edge finish (hand-rolled > machine), embellishment, packaging (sleeves/boxes).
  

QC checkpoints

• Shade variation between body/edges; bowing/skew; print registration; GSM & size; seam/edge finish quality; tassel length consistency; pilling; odors/chemical residues; needle/metal control where required.
  

India sourcing notes

• Clusters: Panipat (shawls, acrylic/wool), Ludhiana (knit stoles), Varanasi (silk), Bhiwandi/Surat (viscose/modal), Bengaluru/Tiruppur (knit). Handloom/artisanal options in Kashmir, Bhuj, Bengal.
  

RFQ checklist

• Size & tolerance; fiber/GSM; weave/knit; edge finish; print/solid (provide artwork/Pantones); care label symbols; embellishment spec; packaging (fold, band, polybag specs); tests/certifications; target price & Incoterm.
  

Socks

Product scope: Dress, casual, athletic, ankle/crew/knee, terry sports, compression (class I–II), kids, diabetics’ socks, wool hiking.

Key materials & specs

• Yarns: Combed/compact cotton, cotton-poly, modal/viscose, bamboo-viscose, merino, acrylic, nylon, elastane. Recycled cotton/nylon (GRS) available.
  
• Gauge/needle count: 84N/96N (casual), 108N–144N (dress/athleisure), 168N (fine).
  
• Constructions: Flat knit, full/half terry, mesh ventilation, arch support, rib cuff.
  
• Reinforcements: Heel–toe (nylon), Y-heel, hand-linked toe vs Rosso seam.
  
• Compression: Graduated mmHg profile, tested on HATRA/ISO devices.
  
• Sizes: EU/US/UK size sets; length/cuff tension specs.
  

Compliance & testing

• Colorfastness wash/rub; dimensional stability; bursting/tear strength; pilling/abrasion (Martindale); formaldehyde & AZO; phthalates (kids); nickel-free trims; CPSIA for kids; OEKO-TEX®/GRS on request.
  

MOQ & lead time

• 1,000–3,000 pairs/colour per style (jacquard logos increase MOQs).
  
• Lead time: 35–50 days post-yarn & color approval.
  

Price drivers

• Yarn type (merino/bamboo > cotton), needle count (higher = pricier), terry %, hand-linked toe, woven/embroidered logos, anti-microbial finishes, retail packing (hooks, cards, banderoles).
  

QC checkpoints

• Toe seam comfort (no “lump”), cuff elasticity recovery, pair matching (shade/length), jacquard clarity, heel-toe reinforcement placement, knit defects (missed stitches, ladders), measurement to size chart, odor/finishes.
  

India sourcing notes

• Clusters: Tiruppur (cotton/athleisure), Ludhiana (winter/merino/acrylic), Delhi-NCR (fashion socks). Strong control on cotton blends; performance yarns available.
  

RFQ checklist

• Fiber & blend %, gauge, construction (terry %, mesh), sizes & size run, heel-toe reinforcement, toe linking type, logo art/placements, finishes (anti-microbial, deodorizing), packaging (hangers/cards), tests & certifications.
  

Caps & Headwear

Product scope: Baseball (5/6-panel), dad caps, trucker (mesh back), snapback/flat visor, bucket hats, beanies, visors.

Key materials & specs

• Fabrics: Cotton twill/canvas, brushed cotton, polyester twill/mesh, wool blends, nylon ripstop; beanies in acrylic/wool/cotton.
  
• Panels & crown: 5/6-panel; low/mid/high crown; structured (buckram) vs unstructured.
  
• Visor: Pre-curved or flat; stitch rows (6–8 typical); visor insert (plastic/card).
  
• Closures: Snapback, Velcro, fabric strap + metal slider, buckle, fitted (sized).
  
• Embellishment: 3D/flat embroidery, woven patches, silicone/rubber badges, screen/DTF prints, sublimation (poly), leather patches.
  
• Lining & trims: Sweatband (cotton/poly), seam tapes, eyelets, top button.
  

Compliance & testing

• Colorfastness (sweat/light/wash), seam strength/SPI, dimensional stability, nickel-free metal trims, azo-free dyes; CPSIA for kids; needle control; REACH/Prop-65 where applicable.
  

MOQ & lead time

• 300–600 pcs/colour/style (embroidery/patch types can raise MOQs).
  
• Lead time: 35–55 days; embroidery approvals add ~3–5 days.
  

Price drivers

• Fabric quality (twill weight), structure (buckram, foam trucker), embroidery (stitch count/3D), visor stitch rows, branded closures/sweatband, specialty prints/sublimation, custom patches, retail packaging.
  

QC checkpoints

• Panel symmetry & alignment at seams, visor curvature & stitch rows uniformity, crown height per spec, closure operation & pull strength, embroidery alignment/coverage (no puckering), sweatband attachment, shade matching.
  

India sourcing notes

• Clusters: Delhi-NCR/Noida (fashion caps), Bengaluru/Tiruppur (athleisure), Mumbai (promo/sublimation), Ludhiana (beanies/knits).
  

RFQ checklist

• Style & crown height; fabric & GSM; panel count; visor type & stitch rows; closure type & finish; sweatband spec; embroidery/patch art + stitch count; labels & branding; packaging (poly, tissue, size stickers); tests/certs.
  

Belts

Product scope: Leather (full-grain/top-grain/split), vegan/PU, bonded leather, canvas/webbing, elastic braided, dress/casual/workwear, kids.

Key materials & specs

• Straps:
  
  • Leather: Bovine/buffalo; thickness 2.8–3.5 mm (men’s casual), 2.4–2.8 mm (dress); vegetable vs chrome tan; single/dual side, split with bonded core.
    
  • PU/vegan: Top PU layer + microfiber/non-woven backing; migration-resistant.
    
  • Webbing: Cotton/polyester/nylon; braided elastic blends.
    
• Buckles & hardware: Zinc alloy, stainless steel, brass; prong, plaque, ratchet, D-ring; finishes (nickel, gunmetal, antique brass). Edge paint, skiving, stitching type (Saddle/lock), hole spec (distance/diameter).
  
• Sizes: Strap width 28–40 mm common; size grading by waist (e.g., 32–42) or S–XL; hole count 5–7; tip shapes (round/point/square).
  

Compliance & testing

• Leather: Chromium VI free, azo-free dyes, PCP, formaldehyde, PAHs; LWG-certified tanneries preferred.
  
• PU: Phthalate-free, DMFa/solvent limits.
  
• Hardware: Nickel release, lead/cadmium limits, salt-spray corrosion.
  
• Physical: Tensile strength (strap & buckle pull), edge paint crack, stitch strength.
  

MOQ & lead time

• Leather: 300–500 pcs/colour/style; PU/webbing: 500–1,000 pcs.
  
• Lead time: 45–60 days (leather finishing & hardware plating drive timing).
  

Price drivers

• Leather grade & thickness, tanning (veg > chrome split), buckle metal & finish, stitching (contrast/heavy), edge painting steps, emboss/deboss/print, packaging (drawstring pouch/box), branding (heat stamp vs metal logo).
  

QC checkpoints

• Leather grading (defects, uniform grain), thickness & straightness, edge paint uniformity (no cracking/peel), stitch SPI & alignment, buckle finish (no pits/burrs), pull-strength, hole punching alignment, size/length to spec.
  

India sourcing notes

• Clusters: Kanpur & Agra (leather belts; LWG access), Kolkata (leather goods), Delhi-NCR (PU/webbing/fashion belts), Tumkur/Tiruppur (webbing/elastic).
  

RFQ checklist

• Strap material & thickness; width & total length; leather grade/tanning or PU spec; buckle type/metal/finish; edge finish (paint/color steps); stitch spec & thread; hole spec; branding (stamp/patch/metal); packaging (pouch/box/tags); tests & certifications.
  

Cross-category add-ons

• Sustainability options: GOTS (organic cotton), GRS (recycled), OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, LWG (leather).
  
• Packaging & labeling: Fiber content, country of origin, care symbols (ISO 3758), size stickers/UPC/EAN, metal-free packing if required, carton tests (ECT/BCT).
  
• Typical India terms: MOQs 300–1,000 per style/colour; sampling 10–20 days; bulk 35–60 days; payment TT/LC; inspections: DUPRO & PSI with AQL 2.5/4.0.