Custom Badge — Horn with Heat Transfer Printing
We supply badge to garment factories and brands, built in Horn with heat transfer printing for childrenswear and schoolwear. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is edge definition, because soft enamel lines blur below 1 mm, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 5000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or a finish that tarnishes or rubs off 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 | Badge |
|---|---|
| Attachment | tie tack |
| Size | 30 mm |
| Base material | Horn |
| Finish / process | Heat Transfer Printing |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | carded |
| MOQ | 5000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; azo dye-free declaration |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Nickel Plating — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mirror Polish — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stamping — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beaded Detail — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Epoxy Dome — available on Horn, 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 attachment
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with heat transfer printing 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 azo dye-free declaration 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 edge definition.
FAQ
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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