KF-FF-001Flip-Flops & Hawai Slippers
Classic Rubber Hawai Flip-Flops
The traditional hawai slipper: a textured rubber footbed with a contrasting rubber Y-strap fixed through the sole with a toe post and side plugs, produced in your colours and branding.
- OEM to your design
- ODM development
- Private label
- Samples before bulk
Product overview
About classic rubber hawai flip-flops
The classic hawai slipper is the most widely produced open footwear in South Asia and a staple of promotional and resort ranges worldwide. It is made from a rubber sole, usually with a white or coloured textured top and a coloured edge, and a moulded rubber or PVC Y-strap. The reference shows a white footbed, blue sole edge and blue strap.
Soles are either die-cut from rubber sheet, which keeps tooling simple, or compression-moulded, which allows contoured footbeds and logos in the mould. Straps are moulded with plugs that are pushed through holes punched in the sole and locked underneath.
Customisation centres on colour: strap colour, top and bottom sole colours, and footbed texture or print. Logos are commonly placed on the strap or printed or embossed on the footbed.
OEM: your design
Send your colour references, footbed artwork and strap logo. We cut or mould soles to your size range and match strap colours.
ODM: developed with you
Choose from standard sole profiles and strap shapes. We propose colour combinations and branding positions and produce samples.
Design characteristics
- Flat rubber sole with textured top surface
- Contrasting sole edge from a two-colour sheet
- Moulded Y-strap with toe post and two side plugs
- Strap with textured or ribbed surface
- Simple outsole tread for grip
- Typical applications
- Everyday and household slippers · Resort, hotel and spa amenities · Promotional and event giveaways · Private-label basics for retailers
- Target buyers
- Private-label casual footwear companies · Promotional and merchandise buyers · Hospitality and resort suppliers · Wholesalers and importers
Materials and construction
Materials and construction for this style
Only options technically suited to this style are listed. Availability is confirmed in your quotation.
- Typical
- Usual for this style (industry norm)
- Development option
- Possible option, confirmed at quotation and sampling
- Feasibility to confirm
- Needs factory feasibility confirmation before it can be offered
| Moulded rubber or PVC strap | Moulded rubber or PVC Y-strap, the traditional choice. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| EVA strap | Lighter alternative. | Development option |
| Textured footbed | Textured or patterned top layer of the sole. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Custom printed insole | Logo or artwork printed on the footbed. | Development option |
| Rubber sheet sole | Natural or synthetic rubber sheet, die-cut. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber | Compression-moulded rubber soles for contoured footbeds. | Development option |
| Die-cut sheet construction | Soles cut from two-colour rubber sheet with steel dies per size. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Moulded sole and strap | Compression-moulded soles with logo or contour in the mould. | Development option |
| Reinforcement and edge finishing | Plug fixing through the sole; plug-hole position checked per size. | Typical |
Construction methods are explained on the manufacturing page. No method is presented as an in-house capability unless confirmed in your quotation.
Customisation and branding
What you can customise
Colour combinations
Strap, top layer and bottom layer colours
Pantone colour matching
Rubber and strap colours matched to Pantone, subject to compound feasibility
Strap design
Strap colour, texture and logo
Footbed texture and colour
Footbed texture, pattern or print
Sole thickness and stack
Sole thickness from the available sheet gauges
Sole and tread pattern
Outsole tread from standard patterns
Custom tread and outsole tooling
Custom tread or logo in the sole with a mould
Branding without new tooling
- Insole printing. Logo printed or hot-stamped on the sock liner.
- Hangtags. Printed swing tags attached to the pair.
- Barcode labels. EAN/UPC labels on boxes or polybags, from codes the buyer supplies.
- Carton markings. Shipping marks, size breakdown and destination printed or labelled on export cartons.
Branding that needs tooling
- Strap and footbed logos. Logo moulded or embossed in strap or footbed; requires mould inserts or dies.
- Embossed logos. Heat and pressure with a metal die raise the logo on leather or synthetic.
- Screen printing. Ink printed through a screen; one screen per colour and size group.
Custom lasts, outsole moulds, cutting dies and branding tools may add tooling costs and raise minimum quantities. They are quoted separately before you commit.
Sizing and specifications
Sizing and technical specifications
Size conversions are approximate and vary by last and brand; they are not a production grading chart, and your own brand size chart replaces them if you have one. Technical measurements are set on your last and samples, recorded on the approved sample and controlled in bulk.
Flip-flops are usually sized in whole or paired sizes (e.g. 40/41). Sole outline and strap length are graded per size; children's sizes need their own dies or moulds.
Size charts: Unisex sizes, Children's and junior sizes
Unisex sizes
One last across the run; US men's and women's equivalents shown. Unisex fit is usually based on a men's width.
| EU | UK | US men's | US women's | Foot length (mm) | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 225 | 22.5 |
| 36 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 230 | 23.0 |
| 37 | 4 | 5 | 6.5 | 235 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 5 | 6 | 7.5 | 240 | 24.0 |
| 39 | 6 | 7 | 8.5 | 250 | 25.0 |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 255 | 25.5 |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 10 | 260 | 26.0 |
| 42 | 8 | 9 | 10.5 | 265 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 9 | 10 | 11.5 | 275 | 27.5 |
| 44 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 12 | 280 | 28.0 |
| 45 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 290 | 29.0 |
| 46 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 | 295 | 29.5 |
| 47 | 12 | 13 | 14.5 | 305 | 30.5 |
Children's and junior sizes
Junior sizes need their own last proportions, not a scaled-down adult last.
| EU | UK | US kids' | Foot length (mm) | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 10 | 11 | 172 | 17.2 |
| 29 | 11 | 12 | 178 | 17.8 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 185 | 18.5 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 192 | 19.2 |
| 32 | 13 | 1 | 198 | 19.8 |
| 33 | 1 | 2 | 205 | 20.5 |
| 34 | 2 | 3 | 212 | 21.2 |
How to measure foot length
- 01Stand on a sheet of paper with full weight on the foot, heel against a wall.
- 02Mark the tip of the longest toe and measure from the wall to the mark in millimetres.
- 03Measure both feet and use the longer one; measure later in the day when feet are largest.
- 04Compare with the foot-length column, not the shoe's outside length.
Technical measurements for this style
| Dimension | For this style |
|---|---|
| Insole length | Footbed length per size |
| Footbed width | Width at ball and heel |
| Sole thickness | Total sole thickness and each layer |
| Toe-post and strap position | Toe-post and anchor positions per size |
| Weight per pair | Measured on approved samples |
| Size grading | Footbed outline graded per size (die or mould per size) |
| Construction tolerances | Agreed before bulk |
Values are set in development; no figures are published.
Sampling, production and quality
From sample to bulk order
Sampling charges, MOQ and timing are quoted per project. The full development route is explained on the manufacturing page.
Sampling for this style
- Material and colour swatches for sole and strap
- Sample pair in the core size to confirm feel, thickness and strap fit
- Size run check before bulk for moulded designs
- Pre-production sample approved as the bulk standard
MOQ for this style
- Die-cut soles need a steel die per size; existing dies keep set-up low.
- Special rubber colours are mixed per batch with compound minimums.
Quality checks for this style
- Plug fixing pull-check on samples and spot checks in bulk
- Top and bottom layer bond and edge colour consistency
Packaging
- Pairs can be bundled with a hang card or packed in polybags; boxes on request.
Testing and compliance
Frameworks relevant to this style. Obligations depend on where and how the product is sold, and the brand placing it on the market carries them. General information, not legal advice.
EU REACH restrictions (Annex XVII)Market obligation
Restricts chemicals in articles sold in the EU, including chromium VI in leather in contact with skin (entry 47, limit 3 mg/kg), certain azo dyes, PAHs in rubber parts and dimethyl fumarate. Leather and component suppliers' test reports are collected per order where a buyer requires them.
EU footwear labelling (Directive 94/11/EC)Market obligation
Footwear sold in the EU must indicate the material of the upper, the lining and sock, and the outsole, using the directive's pictograms or wording. Labels are produced to the buyer's market requirements.
EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988Market obligation
Applies since 13 December 2024 to consumer products placed on the EU market, including traceability information on the product or packaging. The obligations sit with the economic operator placing the product on the market; we supply the production information they need.
UK footwear composition labellingMarket obligation
The UK keeps equivalent requirements for indicating the composition of upper, lining and sock, and outsole on footwear sold to consumers.
US requirements for children's productsMarket obligation
Children's footwear sold in the US falls under CPSIA requirements (including lead limits and tracking labels) where applicable; testing is carried out by accredited third-party labs arranged per order.
Slip resistance (ISO 13287 method)Optional test, on request
Slip resistance can be measured on the finished outsole where a buyer needs data for an open-footwear or outdoor product. Results depend on compound, tread and test surface.
Khairay Footwear does not state any certification, approval or test result for this style unless documentation exists for your order.
Sampling, quality control and shipping explainedFAQ
Classic Rubber Hawai Flip-Flops: questions buyers ask
Can the strap carry our logo?
Yes. Logos can be moulded into the strap with a mould insert, or printed on it. Moulded logos need tooling; printing does not.
Do you make die-cut or moulded soles?
Both are possible. Die-cut sheet soles are economical with simple tooling; moulded soles allow contoured footbeds and in-mould logos.
Which sole thicknesses are available?
Thickness depends on the rubber sheet gauges or the mould design. Options are confirmed on samples; we do not publish fixed figures.
Can we choose different colours for the top and bottom of the sole?
Yes. Two-colour sheet gives the classic coloured edge; colours are matched to your references.
Can you make children's sizes?
Yes, with their own dies or moulds and strap sizes. Children's products may need additional market testing such as CPSIA in the US.
How are flip-flops packed?
Usually paired with a hang card or in polybags, then packed in cartons by size ratio. Boxes and branded headers are available on request.
Can we submit our own flip-flop design?
Yes. These are reference styles; the RFQ accepts your designs, artwork and samples without choosing one.
What information do you need for a flip-flop quotation?
Sole and strap type, colours, branding, size range (adult and children's), quantity per colour, packaging and destination market.
Do you publish MOQs for flip-flops?
No single MOQ applies: it depends on die-cut or moulded construction, colours, strap type and branding. It is confirmed in the quotation.
Related reference styles
Related styles
KF-FF-002
Lightweight EVA Flip-Flops
KF-FF-003
Two-Tone Rubber Flip-Flops
KF-FF-004
Comfort & Casual Flip-Flops
KF-CAS-006
Barefoot-Style Shoes
KF-FF-001 · Flip-Flops & Hawai Slippers
Develop this footwear style for your brand
The quotation form opens with flip-flops and KF-FF-001 selected. You can change any specification, or upload an entirely different design, tech pack or sample photos.