Custom Shoe Horn in Ring-Spun Cotton with Heat Transfer Printing

Custom Shoe Horn — Ring-Spun Cotton with Heat Transfer Printing

We build shoe horn programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Ring-Spun 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, heat transfer 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. 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

• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Quilting — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Ring-Spun 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 Ring-Spun Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with heat transfer printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Healthcare and Hospitals — shoe horn uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Airlines and Cruise Lines — shoe horn uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth Clubs — shoe horn uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Construction Sites — shoe horn uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Laboratories and Pharma — shoe horn 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 shoe horn batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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.

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 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.

Start your shoe horn programme

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