Custom Heel Patch in Gabardine with DTG Digital Printing

Custom Heel Patch — Gabardine with DTG Digital Printing

We build heel patch programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Gabardine 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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

• All-Over Sublimation — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Bonding Construction — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Debossing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Gabardine, 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 Gabardine-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

• Veterinary Clinics — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Dance and Ballet Schools — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Tennis Academies — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Dental and Veterinary Clinics — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Workwear and Industrial — 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 150 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.

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.

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 long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.

Start your heel patch programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.