Custom Apparel Bead — Corozo Nut with Black Oxide
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Corozo Nut with black oxide for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is colour fastness of dyed beads against perspiration, 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | Apparel Bead |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 mm |
| Shape | tube bead |
| Base material | Corozo Nut |
| Finish / process | Black Oxide |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | reel packed |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Screen Printing — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Gold Plating — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Brushed Finish — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Digital Printing — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embossing — available on Corozo Nut, 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 size
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with black oxide 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 colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light 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 colour fastness of dyed beads against perspiration.
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 4 days.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Start your apparel bead programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
