Record the outside edge-to-edge visual width on a relaxed sample.
Trim routing / TB-RTC-SHP-009
S-curve rhinestone chain: direction, not just shine.
The textured stones appear as a twisting, linked line. For a wholesale trim brief, decide which face and travel direction the S motif should show along the garment edge.
Mark the motif's travel.
Place a physical chain beside the approved seam or panel line. Photograph the same end at the start of every route so a mirror-image application is not mistaken for the approved direction.
On symmetrical garments, specify whether left and right sides should mirror or repeat the orientation. A continuous spool image does not answer that production question.
Measure the visual 0.9 cm width at a bend.
Test the target radius and check whether stones bunch or expose the link underside.
Agree the termination and attachment point before estimating cut length.
Variant decision table
| Field | What to request | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Ordinary or documented all-copper option | Composition varies; don't infer it by color. |
| Length | 45 cm or approximately 90 cm listed unit | The right figure belongs to the chosen version. |
| Finish | Signed color and sample image | Spool photographs show several appearances. |
Budget the cut, not only the reel.
Count placement routes and measured cut lengths from the garment pattern. Add a buyer-approved allowance for joins, ends and cutting waste; ask the supplier to confirm usable length per sale unit. The listed 45 cm or roughly 90 cm is not a guarantee of net applied coverage.
Send the trim path and exact reel option.
Current MOQ: 50 pieces; confirm sale unit, setting and terms in writing.
Sample a complete path segment.
- Lay a straight run and the tightest required curve from the pattern.
- Compare face orientation, stone spacing and link visibility at both.
- Test the buyer's attachment method on the final substrate.
- Keep the approved cut piece and its measured length with the specification.
Check how the selected reel pays out.
The reference shows several chains on reels. Unwind a representative sale unit to inspect tangles, uneven tension and damaged links that a tightly wound display can conceal. Record which finish and setting option was tested.
Confirm how the free end is secured for shipping and how the length will be labeled. A reel photograph does not establish a universal unit length or a handling standard for every option.
Compare a different repeat
The four-petal clover chain reference repeats isolated floral units instead of a textured S line. Browse rhinestone trims and chains for other routes.
S-curve chain FAQs
Is every pictured reel all copper?
No. The source distinguishes ordinary and all-copper setting options. Identify the chosen variant on the quotation and ask for a construction confirmation.
Do 45 cm and approximately 90 cm refer to the same option?
No. The listed lengths vary by option. Request the sale-unit length and a usable-length allowance for the exact reel selected.
Can an S-curve row turn a tight corner?
The image does not prove a minimum bend radius. Lay a sample along the actual pattern route and inspect link behavior before approving a curved placement.
Quote the option that follows your pattern.
Reference TB-RTC-SHP-009 and include the measured route and finish choice.