Custom Ribbon — Nylon Fabric with Heat Transfer Printing
We supply ribbon to garment factories and brands, built in Nylon Fabric with heat transfer printing for outerwear and jacket programmes. 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 5000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing. We lock material, finish, dimension and tolerance before bulk, and prepare CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the shipment clears instead of sitting at port while your selling season passes.
Specification
| Product | Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Width | 3 mm |
| Type | satin ribbon |
| Base material | Nylon Fabric |
| Finish / process | Heat Transfer Printing |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | bulk packed |
| MOQ | 5000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Nylon Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Nylon Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sewn Edge — available on Nylon Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Overlocked Edge — available on Nylon Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Nylon Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Digital Printing — available on Nylon Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Setting — available on Nylon Fabric, 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 transfer printing 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 Los Angeles or New York 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 long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 5000 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.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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.
