Custom Rib Cuff — Polyester with Die-Casting
We supply rib cuff to garment factories and brands, built in Polyester with die-casting for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is elastane quality, which sets how long the cuff holds, 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: a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Width | 10 cm |
| Construction | 2x2 rib |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Finish / process | Die-Casting |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | boxed sets |
| MOQ | 5000 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; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Rhinestone Setting — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Crochet — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Braided Weave — 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 die-casting 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 colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light 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 elastane quality.
FAQ
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 5000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
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 14 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
Start your rib cuff programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
