Custom Shoelace in Hemp with Acid Wash

Custom Shoelace — Hemp with Acid Wash

We build shoelace programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Hemp 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, acid wash 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 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

• Tonal Embroidery — available on Hemp, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Hemp, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on Hemp, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — available on Hemp, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Hemp, quoted per position and per colour.
• Shirring — available on Hemp, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Hemp, 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 Hemp-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with acid wash applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Esports and Gaming — shoelace uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Universities — shoelace uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Government and Municipal — shoelace uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Agriculture and Farming — shoelace uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Veterinary Clinics — shoelace 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 shoelace 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 100 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 long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 12 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.

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 shoelace programme

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