Custom Heel Patch in Corduroy with DTG Digital Printing

Custom Heel Patch — Corduroy with DTG Digital Printing

We build heel patch programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Corduroy 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, dtg digital printing 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification

What you can customise

• Pleating — available on Corduroy, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Corduroy, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Corduroy, quoted per position and per colour.
• Bonding Construction — available on Corduroy, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Corduroy, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Corduroy, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Corduroy, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
2. Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
3. Pattern making, grading and a Corduroy-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with dtg digital printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Workwear and Industrial — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wedding and Bridal — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Electronics Assembly — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth Clubs — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Aviation and Airlines — heel patch 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 heel patch batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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.

Can you match a specific colour?

Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

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.

Start your heel patch programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.