Custom Ribbon — Spandex Blend with Ultrasonic Welding
We supply ribbon to garment factories and brands, built in Spandex Blend with ultrasonic welding for childrenswear and schoolwear. 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 1000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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 | velvet ribbon |
| Base material | Spandex Blend |
| Finish / process | Ultrasonic Welding |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | packed to your size ratio |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Fringe Finish — available on Spandex Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hot Foil Stamping — available on Spandex Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Spandex Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Spandex Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Spandex Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mercerised Finish — available on Spandex Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on Spandex Blend, 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 ultrasonic welding 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 edge finish.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 1000 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 14 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.
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.
