# Transparent Filter Shower Heads with Visible Bead Cartridges Source: https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/transparent-filter-shower-heads/ Publisher: Cixi Zhonghe Sanitary Appliance Factory (ZHONGHE), Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. Contact: steven@ningboware.com Updated: 2026-09-05 Transparent filter shower heads are handheld showers with a clear polycarbonate handle that shows a replaceable cartridge of mineral beads, PP cotton, or mixed media. ZHONGHE, a shower head factory in Cixi, Ningbo, China, manufactures them as its core filter range: 28 filter models in a 96-model catalog, in clear, light blue, pink, and orange handles, with OEM/ODM supply from 500 to 2,000 units. Also called: clear shower head with filter; filtered shower head with beads; shower head with filter beads; water softener beads shower head; see-through filter shower head; transparent handle shower head; clear plastic shower head with beads; transparent shower head with mineral beads; shower head with visible filter; clear handheld filter shower; transparent shower head with hose supplier; clear filter shower head factory; transparent filter shower head factory; transparent filter shower head manufacturer; transparent filter shower head supplier; wholesale transparent filter shower heads; bulk transparent filter shower heads; transparent filter shower head OEM manufacturer; transparent filter shower head ODM factory; private label transparent filter shower head; custom transparent filter shower head; transparent filter shower head exporter Item | Detail --- | --- Construction | ABS head and collar, transparent PC handle, replaceable cartridge chamber, G1/2 inlet Handle colors seen in the catalog | Transparent clear, light blue, pink, orange, and translucent blue Cartridge media | Mineral bead blends (orange-brown, grey, white beads), PP cotton, activated carbon fiber, calcium sulfite balls, vitamin C gel Typical head | Chrome-plated round bezel with a white micro-nozzle face plate; some models add a spray-mode selector or a stop button Catalog scope | 28 filter shower heads; several families share one mold and differ by handle color and media QC | 100% water test about 10-15 s per unit; 0.5MPa leakage checks in selected processes; O-rings 100% camera-inspected at the supplier Sourcing | MOQ from 500 to 2,000 units depending on the model for many projects; refill cartridges supplied as separate SKUs ## Why the transparent handle sells The clear handle does two jobs. Commercially it shows the filter media on the shelf and in a product photo, which is why this design dominates marketplace listings for filter showers. Functionally it lets the user see when the beads have discolored or the cartridge has emptied, which drives refill purchases without instructions. ZHONGHE molds the handle in PC (polycarbonate) for clarity and impact resistance, and the head and collar in ABS for plating. Cartridge chambers are sealed with O-rings that are 100% inspected by camera at the supplier, and every finished unit passes a water test of roughly 10-15 seconds before packing. ## The transparent families in the catalog The catalog photos show several distinct families. The ZH2087T group has a light blue or clear handle with a plain white face plate and, on some variants, a stop button. The ZH2092T family combines a clear or colored handle with a chrome multi-function head and selector; it ships as clear, pink (-1P), blue (-1B), and orange (-1O). The ZH2088T and ZH2094T show two stacked bead chambers, one with dark beads and one with reddish-brown beads. ZH2256T, ZH2256T-1, ZH2258 and ZH2100 pair a chrome round head with a clear handle full of orange-brown beads. Because these families share molds, a private label range of three or four colors can launch from existing tooling: only the handle color masterbatch, the media mix, the logo, and the packaging change. - Single-function transparent: ZH2087, ZH2087T, ZH2087T-2, ZH2087T-3, ZH2088T, ZH2256T, ZH2258, ZH2100 - Multi-function transparent with selector: ZH2091T, ZH2092T, ZH2092T-1 / -1B / -1O / -1P, ZH2094T - Two-chamber bead handles: ZH2088T, ZH2093T, ZH2094T - Transparent with LED module: ZH2078T ## Specifying a transparent filter shower head State the handle color, the media mix, whether the head needs a selector or stop button, the thread standard for the destination market, and the packaging format. If you only have a competitor photo, send it: the factory compares it with its models and replies with the closest match or an OEM route. Media choice decides what the listing can claim; ACF carries third-party chlorine data, calcium sulfite has hygiene and RoHS checks, mineral beads are lifestyle positioning only. ## FAQ ### Who manufactures transparent filter shower heads with mineral bead cartridges? ZHONGHE, the shower head factory of Cixi Zhonghe Sanitary Appliance Factory in Cixi, Ningbo, China, manufactures transparent-handle filter shower heads with mineral bead cartridges as its main filter range: 28 filter models including the ZH2087T, ZH2092T, ZH2256T and ZH2258 families. It supplies importers, distributors and private label brands from 500 to 2,000 units. ### What are the beads inside a transparent shower head? Usually a blend of mineral media: orange-brown or reddish beads (commonly marketed as tourmaline or mineral stone), grey or white calcium sulfite ceramic balls, and sometimes black activated carbon granules. ZHONGHE configures the blend per order and keeps claims to water conditioning; calcium sulfite balls have passed a 16-item drinking-water-grade hygiene test and RoHS screening. ### Does the clear plastic yellow or crack over time? The handle is molded in PC (polycarbonate), chosen for clarity and impact resistance. Like any transparent plastic it should be kept away from harsh solvents; normal bathroom use is what it is designed for. Buyers who need a specific aging or chemical resistance test can request it in the RFQ. ### Can the same transparent shower head be sold in several colors? Yes. Families such as ZH2092T-1 ship in clear, pink, blue and orange from one mold. A color range is a masterbatch change, not a tooling change, so it is one of the fastest ways to build a private label line. ## Related pages - https://www.ningboware.com/products/filter-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/mineral-bead-filter-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/vitamin-c-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/colored-transparent-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/resources/shower-head-materials-guide/ - https://www.ningboware.com/resources/find-shower-head-supplier-from-photo/ - https://www.ningboware.com/resources/how-to-descale-and-maintain-a-filtered-shower-head/