Custom Braided Trim — Cork with Mercerised Finish
We supply braided trim to garment factories and brands, built in Cork with mercerised finish for e-commerce and small-batch brands. 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 1000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. We lock material, finish, dimension and tolerance before bulk, and prepare CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Braided Trim |
|---|---|
| Width | 10 mm |
| Construction | flat braid |
| Base material | Cork |
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | boxed sets |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; azo dye-free declaration |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Stamping — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Colour Matching — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beaded Detail — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tassel Finish — available on Cork, 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 mercerised finish 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 Los Angeles or New York 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 match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare azo dye-free declaration and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
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.
