Custom Apparel Bead — Zinc Alloy with Piece Dyeing
We supply apparel bead to garment factories and brands, built in Zinc Alloy with piece dyeing for bridal and eveningwear studios. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is facet consistency, since uneven facets read as cheap on garment, so that is agreed in writing before bulk — not discovered when the first carton is opened on the line. Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish.
The failures here are predictable: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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 | Apparel Bead |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 mm |
| Shape | seed bead |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Finish / process | Piece Dyeing |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | packed to your size ratio |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Epoxy Dome — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Gold Plating — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Brushed Finish — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beaded Detail — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Silver — available on Zinc Alloy, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mirror Polish — available on Zinc Alloy, 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 size
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with piece dyeing 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 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 facet consistency.
FAQ
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.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Start your apparel bead programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
