Custom Chef Shoes — Rayon with Custom Drawcord
We build chef shoes programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Rayon 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, custom drawcord 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: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, 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 | Chef Shoes |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Rayon |
| Decoration / finish | Custom Drawcord |
| Fabric weight | 220-260 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 50 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
- Flat Embroidery — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Foil Printing — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Finish — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stone Wash — available on Rayon, 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 Rayon-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with custom drawcord applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Healthcare and Hospitals — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Schools and School Districts — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Universities — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Music Bands and Touring — chef shoes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Motorcycle and Motorsport — 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
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 50 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.
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 chef shoes programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
