Custom Apparel Bead — Crystal Glass with Crochet
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Crystal Glass with crochet for uniform and corporate programmes. 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 3000 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 | 12 mm |
| Shape | round bead |
| Base material | Crystal Glass |
| Finish / process | Crochet |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | carded |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Woven Jacquard — available on Crystal Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on Crystal Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Crystal Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Crystal Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hot Foil Stamping — available on Crystal Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Brass Plating — available on Crystal Glass, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Crystal 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 crochet 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 CPSIA lead and phthalate testing 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
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
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 is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 3000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
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.
