Preciosa Crystals for Fashion

Bluestreak Crystals: Authorised Preciosa Partner

Bluestreak Crystals is an official Preciosa Authorised Partner. This gives you direct access to the complete range of genuine Preciosa MAXIMA fashion crystals, made in the Crystal Valley of Bohemia in the Czech Republic. Every crystal is quality-checked and made to Preciosa's exacting standards. We also stock exclusive special-production colours that you can't get through standard distribution.

Why Use Preciosa Crystals for Fashion?

For fashion embellishment at production scale, Preciosa MAXIMA gives you the brilliance, colour depth and batch consistency professional garment work needs, at a much lower price than Austrian-made equivalents. The Chaton Rose Maxima cut has 15 facets for SS5 to SS20 and 18 facets for SS30 and above. That gives strong light refraction under studio, catwalk and editorial lighting. It makes Preciosa a smart choice for designers who need to manage crystal costs without lowering the quality of the finished piece. Colour and size stay consistent from batch to batch, so you can reorder mid-season with no visible difference between the original and the new crystals.

Many fashion designers use Preciosa MAXIMA for all-over garment coverage and keep Swarovski crystals (platinum standard) for hero pieces, editorial work and luxury commissions, where the highest possible brilliance is the priority.

Preciosa MAXIMA Hotfix Crystals for Fashion Garments

Preciosa MAXIMA hotfix crystals are the professional standard for large-scale fashion garment work. They bond fast and permanently to woven, knitted and stretch fabrics with a hotfix wand, heat press or iron. On production work, where you apply hundreds or thousands of crystals per garment, hotfix is the most efficient and consistent method. It leaves a clean, glue-free result, with no risk of residue on premium fabric. The bond stands up to dry cleaning and careful hand washing, so hotfix is the best format for garments worn again and again across a fashion season.

Browse the full Preciosa hotfix crystals range across all sizes, shapes and colours.

Preciosa Non Hotfix Crystals for Fashion

Preciosa non hotfix MAXIMA flatbacks, bonded with crystal adhesive, are used across structured garments, accessories, shoes, bags and mixed-media pieces, wherever heat would damage the material or construction. Non hotfix is the best format for leather, synthetic and structured fabric panels. It also suits placing single focal stones, where you need precise control over the glue, and any fashion piece that combines fabric and non-fabric surfaces.

Browse the full Preciosa non hotfix crystals range across all sizes and colours.

Preciosa Crystal Beads and Pendants for Fashion

Preciosa crystal beads are used across beaded fashion details, including neckline embellishment, beaded trim, fringing and decorative bead work on garments and accessories. Preciosa bicone beads and Preciosa round beads are the most-used bead formats in fashion. Their matte finishes give a distinctive surface that suits contemporary and nature-inspired styling, and you can't get it from Austrian crystal brands. Preciosa crystal pendants give high-impact focal elements for fashion accessories, bag charms and garment details. Browse the full Preciosa crystal beads range for all bead formats.

Preciosa Metal Trimmings for Fashion

Preciosa metal trimmings, including cup chain and crystal banding, give continuous lines of precision-set crystals for neckline edging, hem decoration, seam detail and border embellishment on garments and accessories. Cup chain is a flexible continuous crystal line in gold and silver metal finishes. You can sew, glue or heat-bond it to fabric and accessories for fast, professional edging with even crystal spacing and alignment. Browse the full Preciosa metal trimmings range.

Which Preciosa Crystal Sizes Are Used in Fashion?

The right size depends on the garment area, the design and the viewing distance. SS5 and SS7 suit fine detail work, close-set coverage patterns and delicate fabric embellishment. SS10 and SS12 are the most-used sizes for general garment coverage. They give strong presence under catwalk and editorial lighting while staying proportionate across all areas. SS16 and SS20 are popular for statement work on bodices, shoulders and sleeves, where you want larger, more visible crystals. SS30 and above are used as single focal crystals on accessories, bags and garment details, where one large crystal creates maximum impact.

Which Preciosa Crystal Colours Are Most Used in Fashion?

Crystal and Crystal AB are the most widely specified Preciosa colours in professional fashion work, because they suit any fabric colour and design direction. Jet and Black Diamond are the standard dark colours for fashion, giving a sophisticated high-contrast effect on both light and dark fabrics. Metallic effects are widely used for their warm or cool metallic character, which complements gold and silver fabric tones. Preciosa's exclusive special-production colours give Bluestreak customers distinctive options you can't get through standard distribution, so designers can set their work apart with colours other suppliers don't carry.

Hotfix vs Non Hotfix for Fashion Embellishment

Most professional fashion work uses both methods within the same garment, choosing the best one for each fabric or area. Hotfix is faster and more efficient for all-over coverage on fabric panels, where large quantities need to go on consistently across a production run. Non hotfix, bonded with crystal adhesive, suits structured panels, accessories, leather and non-fabric surfaces, where heat is not appropriate. Deciding the right method for each area before you start production avoids rework and gives the most durable, professional finish across the whole garment.

Complete Your Fashion Crystal Range

Browse the full Preciosa fashion range across hotfix crystals, non hotfix crystals, crystal beads, crystal pendants and metal trimmings. For compatible crystal adhesives, hotfix tools and application accessories, see our full range of fashion embellishment tools and accessories. For colour matching help, visit our Preciosa colour charts or order samples through our sample service. For step-by-step guides and tutorials, visit the Bluestreak Craft Studio. We also stock Swarovski crystals for fashion (platinum standard) and Serinity hotfix crystals (Austrian-made) as alternatives across all price points.

Why Buy Preciosa Fashion Crystals from Bluestreak?

• Authorised partner — genuine Preciosa MAXIMA crystals sourced from the Crystal Valley of Bohemia
• Complete fashion range in stock — hotfix, non hotfix, beads, pendants and metal trimmings across all sizes and 100+ colours
• Exclusive colours — special-production colours not available through standard distribution channels
• Unique formats — matte bicone finishes and rondelle beads not available from Austrian crystal brands
• Batch consistency — reliable colour, sizing and quality across every reorder for production-scale fashion work
• Fast dispatch — 95% of orders shipped same or next working day
• Worldwide shipping — reliable international delivery with tracked options
• Colour support — Preciosa colour charts and a sample service for confident colour matching before committing to a production quantity

Wholesale and Trade Pricing

Preciosa fashion crystals come in both retail and wholesale pack sizes with no minimum order. For regular large-volume buying, apply for a Bluestreak trade account to access discounted wholesale pricing across the full Preciosa range.