Custom Shoe Upper — Crepe with Ribbed Cuff and Hem
We build shoe upper programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Crepe 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, ribbed cuff and hem 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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 | Shoe Upper |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Crepe |
| Decoration / finish | Ribbed Cuff and Hem |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Rhinestone Application — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Finish — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Reflective Printing — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Zip Puller — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Crepe, 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 Crepe-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with ribbed cuff and hem applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Railway and Transit — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Running and Marathon Events — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Airlines and Cruise Lines — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Corporate Merch Programs — shoe upper uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Bars and Nightclubs — 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
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for WRAP, 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.
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 5 days each.
Start your shoe upper 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.
