Custom Chef Shoes — Taffeta with Shirring
We build chef shoes programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Taffeta version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, shirring and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.
Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: long lead times that miss the selling season, or suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.
Specification
| Product | Chef Shoes |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Taffeta |
| Decoration / finish | Shirring |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Custom Button — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Shirring — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Reflective Printing — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Finish — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stone Wash — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Taffeta-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Laboratories and Pharma — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Aviation and Airlines — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Security Services — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Electronics Assembly — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Banking and Finance — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
Quality control
Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so chef shoes batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for WRAP, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
Start your chef shoes programme
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
