Custom Chef Shoes in Merino Wool with Tie-Dye Wash for Boutique Brands

Custom Chef Shoes — Merino Wool with Tie-Dye Wash

We build chef shoes programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Merino Wool 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, tie-dye 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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

• Yarn Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Merino Wool, 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 Merino Wool-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with tie-dye wash applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Streetwear Brands — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Military and Tactical — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Corporate Offices — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Beauty and Cosmetics — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Government and Municipal — chef shoes 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 chef shoes 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.

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 ISO 9001, 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 5 days each.

Start your chef shoes 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.