Custom Ribbon — Polyester with Debossing
We supply ribbon to garment factories and brands, built in Polyester with debossing for e-commerce and small-batch brands. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is edge finish, because a ribbon edge frays first, 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: shade variation within one carton, or a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid. 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 | 25 mm |
| Type | satin ribbon |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Finish / process | Debossing |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | bulk packed |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Injection Moulding — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mercerised Finish — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hot Foil Stamping — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sewn Edge — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tassel Finish — available on Polyester, 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 debossing 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 GRS recycled content claim 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 edge finish.
FAQ
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare GRS recycled content claim and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Start your ribbon 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.
