Custom Apparel Bead — Glass with Mirror Polish
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Glass with mirror polish for bridal and eveningwear studios. 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 2000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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 | tube bead |
| Base material | Glass |
| Finish / process | Mirror Polish |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | reel packed |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- UV Printing — available on Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mirror Polish — available on Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Brass Plating — available on Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Nickel Plating — available on Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Epoxy Dome — available on Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rose Gold Plating — available on Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Glass, 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims 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
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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.
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
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.
