Custom Apparel Bead — Aluminium with Mercerised Finish
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Aluminium with mercerised finish for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is facet consistency, since uneven facets read as cheap on garment, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or a finish that tarnishes or rubs off 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 | Apparel Bead |
|---|---|
| Size | 10 mm |
| Shape | faceted bead |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | polybag per 100 |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 safety classification with GB/T 29862 fibre labelling; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Shanghai or Shenzhen (Mainland China) |
What buyers can customise
- Nickel Plating — available on Aluminium, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Silver — available on Aluminium, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embossing — available on Aluminium, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Aluminium, quoted per position and per colour.
- Gunmetal Plating — available on Aluminium, quoted per position and per colour.
- Knitted Structure — available on Aluminium, quoted per position and per colour.
- Braided Weave — available on Aluminium, 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 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 REACH nickel-release test for metal findings 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 facet consistency.
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.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare REACH nickel-release test for metal findings and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
Start your apparel bead programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
