Custom Heel Patch in Pima Cotton with Snow Wash

Custom Heel Patch — Pima Cotton with Snow Wash

We build heel patch programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pima Cotton 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, snow wash 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 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

• Reflective Printing — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Padding and Wadding — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Stone Wash — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Shirring — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, 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 Pima Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with snow wash applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Agriculture and Farming — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Motorcycle and Motorsport — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Healthcare and Hospitals — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Dance and Ballet Schools — 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

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 50 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.

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.

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.

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 heel patch 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.