Custom Apparel Bead — Zinc Alloy with Mercerised Finish
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Zinc Alloy with mercerised finish 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: 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 | Zinc Alloy |
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | carded |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-50 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
- Woven Jacquard — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Paint Spray — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Brass Plating — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Silver — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Zinc Alloy, 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 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 colour fastness of dyed beads against perspiration.
FAQ
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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.
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.
