Custom Thread Trimmer — Polycarbonate with Black Oxide
We supply thread trimmer to garment factories and brands, built in Polycarbonate with black oxide for e-commerce and small-batch brands. On a trim like this the specification that decides the outcome is blade edge retention across a full shift of trimming, 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: colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim, or packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line. 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 | Thread Trimmer |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 45 mm |
| Type | safety-tip trimmer |
| Base material | Polycarbonate |
| Finish / process | Black Oxide |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| Packing | reel packed |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per finish |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Nickel Plating — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Antique Brass Plating — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stamping — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rubber Coating — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Black Oxide — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Polycarbonate, quoted per position and per colour.
- UV Printing — available on Polycarbonate, 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 blade length
- Fit and wash test on the actual garment fabric, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk run with black oxide 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 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 blade edge retention across a full shift of trimming.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
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.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Start your thread trimmer programme
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