Custom Apparel Bead — Polyethylene (PE) with Mirror Polish
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Polyethylene (PE) with mirror polish for e-commerce and small-batch brands. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is hole diameter, which decides whether two passes of thread fit, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 5000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim. 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 | 6 mm |
| Shape | drop bead |
| Base material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Finish / process | Mirror Polish |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | carded |
| MOQ | 5000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Gunmetal Plating — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Nickel Plating — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Chrome Plating — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Offset Printing — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Rubber Coating — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Polyethylene (PE), 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 mirror polish 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 GRS recycled content claim 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 hole diameter.
FAQ
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 14 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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.
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.
