Surajmal Shobhachand supplies sequin and beaded clothing from India for brands. We also supply sequin and beaded fabric on its own, by the metre, for garment makers.
Sequins are small, shiny plates used as ornaments on clothing.
Sequin and beaded garments we supply
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it with sequins or beadwork.
Request a similar style→Sequins alone or mixed with beads and pearls
Sequins alone
A sequin-only motif gives the garment a surface of reflective discs.
Sequins with beads and pearls
Beads and pearls add rounded detail to a sequin motif.
Specify the component mix with a motif reference.
Quote the chosen embellishment
Send the motif artwork, placement, a reference garment or tech pack, and quantity. We quote the garment with your chosen embellishment in your colour. We supply the base fabric to your brief.
Components and their attachment
An embroidery-machine device can apply sequins as it stitches. Aari beadwork adds beads to chain-stitch thread by hand.
Give a component reference and an attachment reference for each motif. For method details, see machine embroidery and hand embroidery.
Specifying sequins and beadwork on a tech pack
- Garment or fabric
- Name the garment, or specify fabric supply with its finished width.
- Artwork or reference
- Attach the motif artwork or a reference image.
- Finished motif size
- Give the width and height in millimetres, or the repeat dimensions for all-over work.
- Placement
- Mark the motif position on the garment drawing with measurements from a fixed point.
- Sequin and bead references
- Identify each component by reference. Give its size, finish and colour, including any pearls.
- Preferred method
- Specify machine-applied sequins or hand embellishment.
- Machine file format
- Confirm the required format before digitising; only some machine formats support sequins.
- Base fabric and GSM
- State the composition, construction and weight. For base cloth options, see single jersey and satin.
- Fabric colour
- Include the colour reference for the base fabric.
- Backing and attachment
- Include the backing reference and required reverse finish. Specify the attachment to match.
- Care and finished appearance
- State the intended cleaning instructions and the appearance to accept after care.
- Age group
- Name the intended age group and attachment requirements. See mirror work for small-component attachment guidance.
- Quantities
- Give garment quantities by size and colourway, or fabric quantities in metres.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Tests for sequin garments
| Test | Method | Procedure or assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Home laundering[1] | ISO 6330 | Domestic washing and drying procedures for testing fabrics, garments and other textile articles. |
| Dry-cleaning performance[2] | ISO 3175-2 | Dry-cleaning in tetrachloroethene on commercial machines, with procedures for normal and for sensitive materials. |
| Colourfastness to dry-cleaning[3] | ISO 105-D01 | Resistance of colour to dry-cleaning in perchloroethylene. |
| Dimensional change after dry-cleaning[4] | AATCC TM158 | Change in length and width of fabrics and garments after commercial dry-cleaning in perchloroethylene. |
| Small components on infants' clothing | CEN/TS 17394-1 | Requirements for the security of attachment of small components on infants' clothing. |
| Attachment on children's clothing | CEN/TS 17394-4 | Retention after an aggressive wash of components such as sequins and rhinestones too small to grip in test jaws. |
Common questions about sequins and beadwork
Do you make sequin garments in India for brands?
Yes. We develop garments to your design and label, from sampling through bulk. See private label for garment programmes.
Can you put sequins on a T-shirt?
Yes. We can develop a placed sequin or bead design on a T-shirt. Cutaway backing provides strong support for embroidery.
Do you supply sequin or beaded fabric on its own?
Yes. We source sequin and beaded fabric to your brief without a garment order.
Is it sequin or sequins?
Sequin names one ornament; sequins is the plural.
Are sequins the same as rhinestones?
No. Crystal rhinestones are a separate component. Give them their own reference on a mixed embellishment brief.
A question this does not answer? Ask us directly and we reply within 24 hours.
Developing an embellished range?
Send the styles, placements and quantities for a collection quote.
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