Custom Shoe Upper in Mohair with Padding and Wadding

Custom Shoe Upper — Mohair with Padding and Wadding

We build shoe upper programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Mohair 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, padding and wadding 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

• Shirring — available on Mohair, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Mohair, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Mohair, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Mohair, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Mohair, quoted per position and per colour.
• Distressed Finish — available on Mohair, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Mohair, 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 Mohair-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with padding and wadding applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Dance and Ballet Schools — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Spas and Salons — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Hospitality and Hotels — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Workwear and Industrial — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Film and TV Production — shoe upper 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 upper 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 10 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.

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 shoe upper programme

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