Manufacturing for established footwear brands

1. 01

   Working from existing tech packs

   We review your tech pack in full before quoting and raise questions in writing.

   • Bill of materials, measurements and construction details checked for feasibility
   • Material substitutions proposed only where a specified item is unavailable, and only with your approval
   • Questions and assumptions listed in the quotation
2. 02

   Existing patterns and lasts

   Your patterns and lasts can be used, copied or matched.

   • Send lasts or last specifications, or a sample to match
   • Patterns can be supplied digitally or rebuilt from a sample
   • Tooling ownership is agreed in writing
3. 03

   Material sourcing

   Materials are sourced to your specification or from your nominated suppliers.

   • Swatches approved against your standard
   • Nominated suppliers can be used where they ship to us
   • Restricted-substance requirements for your market collected from suppliers
4. 04

   Prototype matching

   First samples are compared side by side with your approved sample.

   • Differences documented with photos and measurements
   • Corrections made in the next round
   • A counter sample can be sent for your records
5. 05

   Technical tolerances

   Critical dimensions and their tolerances are agreed before bulk.

   • Length, girth, heel height, shaft height and sole thickness as relevant
   • Tolerances recorded on the approved sample sheet
   • Measured during production and at final inspection
6. 06

   Custom sole tooling

   New or copied outsole moulds are quoted separately.

   • Mould cost, per-size minimums and ownership stated in the quotation
   • Moulds made from your drawings, files or samples
   • Existing moulds can sometimes be transferred, subject to compatibility
7. 07

   Bulk order planning

   Orders are planned around material booking and your delivery window.

   • Size breakdowns and colour splits confirmed with the order
   • Delivery splits agreed where needed
   • Production schedule set out in the order confirmation
8. 08

   Quality expectations

   Your quality manual or AQL level becomes the inspection standard.

   • Approved sample and specification define what is correct
   • In-line checks during cutting, stitching, lasting and soling
   • Your nominated inspection agency can inspect before shipment
9. 09

   Repeat orders

   Repeat orders are produced from the recorded specification.

   • Approved sample, materials and tolerances kept on file
   • Material lots checked against the original standard
   • Changes between orders agreed in writing
10. 10

    International shipping requirements

    Packing, labelling and documents follow your logistics requirements.

    • Carton marks, labels and barcodes to your format
    • Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin where required
    • Incoterms agreed per order

Prices, MOQs and timings are not published because they depend on your specification; they are stated in your quotation. See what affects cost and time.