Custom Braided Trim — Coconut Shell with Heat-Cut Edge
We supply braided trim to garment factories and brands, built in Coconut Shell with heat-cut edge for bridal and eveningwear studios. 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 3000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: shade variation within one carton, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. We lock material, finish, dimension and tolerance before bulk, and prepare GB 18401 safety classification with GB/T 29862 fibre labelling so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Braided Trim |
|---|---|
| Width | 15 mm |
| Construction | round cord braid |
| Base material | Coconut Shell |
| Finish / process | Heat-Cut Edge |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | polybag per 100 |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 safety classification with GB/T 29862 fibre labelling; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Shanghai or Shenzhen (Mainland China) |
What buyers can customise
- Sewn Edge — available on Coconut Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Setting — available on Coconut Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Coconut Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Colour Matching — available on Coconut Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Crochet — available on Coconut Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on Coconut Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Coconut Shell, 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 heat-cut edge 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 salt spray test for metal finishes are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Shanghai or Shenzhen 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
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 3000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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.
