Custom Ribbon — Wool Felt with Heat-Cut Edge
We supply ribbon to garment factories and brands, built in Wool Felt with heat-cut edge for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is colour fastness to washing and light, 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: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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 | Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Width | 3 mm |
| Type | wired edge ribbon |
| Base material | Wool Felt |
| Finish / process | Heat-Cut Edge |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | packed to your size ratio |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Embossing — available on Wool Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beaded Detail — available on Wool Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Wool Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Wool Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Offset Printing — available on Wool Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Wool Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Wool Felt, 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 width
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with heat-cut edge 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 salt spray test for metal finishes 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 to washing and light.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Start your ribbon programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
