Custom Braided Trim — Horn with Beaded Detail
We supply braided trim to garment factories and brands, built in Horn with beaded detail for childrenswear and schoolwear. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is edge stability after cutting, 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 | Braided Trim |
|---|---|
| Width | 6 mm |
| Construction | gimp braid |
| Base material | Horn |
| 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
- Overlocked Edge — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Colour Matching — available on Horn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — 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 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 edge stability after cutting.
FAQ
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 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare CPSIA lead and phthalate testing and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
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 braided trim 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.
