Custom Ribbon — Polyester with Beaded Detail
We supply ribbon to garment factories and brands, built in Polyester with beaded detail for childrenswear and schoolwear. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is width tolerance, which decides whether it feeds the machine, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or shade variation within one carton. 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 | Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Width | 3 mm |
| Type | velvet ribbon |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Finish / process | Beaded Detail |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | boxed sets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Beaded Detail — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tassel Finish — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Setting — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Polyester, 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 width
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with beaded detail 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 CPSIA lead and phthalate testing 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 width tolerance.
FAQ
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
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.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Start your ribbon programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
