Custom Apparel Bead — Polyethylene (PE) with Dye-Sublimation Printing
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Polyethylene (PE) with dye-sublimation printing for denim and workwear programmes. 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 500 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. We lock material, finish, dimension and tolerance before bulk, and prepare REACH and GPSR documentation so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Apparel Bead |
|---|---|
| Size | 8 mm |
| Shape | faceted bead |
| Base material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Finish / process | Dye-Sublimation Printing |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | packed to your size ratio |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Antique Silver — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Paint Spray — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Offset Printing — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on Polyethylene (PE), quoted per position and per colour.
- Mirror Polish — 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 dye-sublimation printing 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Rotterdam or 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
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
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.
