Custom Ribbon — Polyester with Heat-Cut Edge
We supply ribbon to garment factories and brands, built in Polyester with heat-cut edge for bridal and eveningwear studios. 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 packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line. 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 | Polyester |
| Finish / process | Heat-Cut Edge |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | bulk packed |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 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
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Knitted Structure — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Overlocked Edge — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Colour Matching — 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 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 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 edge finish.
FAQ
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
