Custom Heel Patch — Lambswool with Custom Drawcord
We build heel patch programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Lambswool 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, custom drawcord 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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 | Heel Patch |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Lambswool |
| Decoration / finish | Custom Drawcord |
| Fabric weight | 220-260 gsm |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Piping and Binding — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilting — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ruching — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Acid Wash — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Lambswool, 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 Lambswool-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with custom drawcord applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Fashion Brands and Labels — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Sports Teams and Clubs — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Outdoor and Hiking — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Food Processing — heel patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Schools and School Districts — 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
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 14 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for GOTS, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
