Beaded Trim with Mercerised Finish for Boots
This beaded 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 mercerised finish surface, the 25 mm Width and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps boots 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 shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot, or a trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Beaded Trim |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Base material | Acrylic |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Colour matching | 8 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 5,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | JIS L Standards |
Material and finish options
- Bamboo — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Recycled PET — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Glass — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Wood — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Aluminium — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Weft Knitting
- Laser Cutting
- Digital Printing
- Enamel Filling
- Stone Washing
- Mercerising
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Boots. Related applications on the same base include gloves, bras, upholstery, luggage, socks.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 JIS L Standards with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
14 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
JIS L Standards documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
