Custom Ribbon — ABS Plastic with Mercerised Finish
We supply ribbon to garment factories and brands, built in ABS Plastic with mercerised finish for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is width tolerance, which decides whether it feeds the machine, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. We lock material, finish, dimension and tolerance before bulk, and prepare REACH and GPSR documentation so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Width | 6 mm |
| Type | organza ribbon |
| Base material | ABS Plastic |
| Finish / process | Mercerised Finish |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | reel packed |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on ABS Plastic, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Setting — available on ABS Plastic, quoted per position and per colour.
- Braided Weave — available on ABS Plastic, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on ABS Plastic, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on ABS Plastic, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on ABS Plastic, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on ABS Plastic, 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 mercerised finish 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 REACH nickel-release test for metal findings are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Rotterdam or 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 width tolerance.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 3 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.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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.
