Frequently Asked Questions
We gathered the answers to some popular questions below. If you can’t find your question below feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to help.
Product Development & Prototyping
What is a tech-pack?
Footwear tech packs are illustrated designs and specifications of a shoe design. Accurate tech packs are required to obtain an accurate quote from a manufacturer, and to ensure that they understand how to make your design.
Do you have CAD ability?
Yes, we can use CAD to create a sample with a variety of colors, materials, and components to reduce the cost of sampling and increase its effectiveness.
How do I submit an idea or design to start the process?
You can submit your designs, tech packs, sketches or image references to us via the Contact Us form. Alternatively you can also email us at “Teshi footwear email address”. Not sure how to make a Tech Pack? Click Here for more information.
What is difference between prototyping and sampling process?
Prototyping is from zero and full process of transforming an idea into real shoe. We will develop new last, new construction, new paper pattern, new styling etc. It takes a lot of manufactuing cost and time. It is for approval of design, base construction, line-building, corrections and fitting,
After getting prototype approval from customer, we start to make samples with correct materials, colors and other components. It is mainly used for promotion and advertisements.
Do you have a startup package?
We are delighted to present our exclusive startup package crafted for individuals venturing into the dynamic world of the shoe industry. If you harbor aspirations of establishing your very own distinguished shoe line, our comprehensive package is designed to facilitate and elevate your entrepreneurial journey.
Production
What does production entail?
The production process is more than just the assembly of shoes. It includes several steps such as material and accessories procurement, manufacturing of all the components and tools, shoe last making in all sizes, cutting dies, hardware, outsole molds and heel development among several other steps that help setup the production line for your collection. It also includes briefing the craftsmen working on your collection, lab testing, wear testing, quality control inspections, labeling, packaging, equipment checks and production scheduling before the products are prepared for shipment.
What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
There is no minimum order quantity with us. We can produce 1 or several pairs of shoes depending on the clients requirements. However, price per pair will be determined on several factors such as shoe design, the shoe last utilized, the materials, custom components, time for production etc.
What is your production lead time?
6-8 weeks with ample preparation and all materials on site (excluding shipping).
Can I see my shoes in production? Can you send pictures of production?
Yes. Clients can arrange visits to our factory at their own expense. Visits during your production run will need to be coordinated with the factory in advance. We typically recommend coming mid way through your production run so that you can see finished shoes and those that are just coming off the production line.
Do you offer world wide shipping?
Yes we do offer worldwide shipping at. Cost of shipping is not included on made to order & wholesale products. Taxes may apply as per country.
Leather & materials
Is your leather sustainable?
Each product has pristine quality leather and suede, sourced from the best ethical tanneries in China and around the world. When selecting a tannery, we ensure that each leather supplier has been audited against LWG standards also known as the Leather Working Group Environmental Auditing Protocol. The group seeks to improve the leather manufacturing industry by creating alignment on environmental priorities, bringing visibility to best practices and providing suggested guidelines for continual improvement. We also use vegan leather & vegetable tanned leather which is a natural tanning process and chrome-free leather in our production of footwear and leather goods.
What are your leather options?
All our materials are sourced from the best ethical tanneries in China and around the world. We offer all kinds of Full Grain or Top Grain Leather, Embossed leather, Split Suede, Microfiber leather, Vegan Leather among others. Exotic Skins such as crocodile, python, Elk leather are also available upon request. Our in-house collection is updated every year as per seasonal trends and we also carry swatch books from the finest tanneries in the world so anything under the sun can be procured.
Do you offer Vegan Leather?
Yes we do offer Vegan leather, also known as microfiber or synthetic leather which is made of non-animal materials designed to mimic the look and mechanical qualities of leather. The most commonly used materials for synthetic leathers that we carry are polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU).
Do you offer exotic leather?
Exotic Skins such as crocodile, python, snake, lizard, Elk leather are also available upon request.
Can I buy leather & raw materials from you?
Yes we can source leather & raw material for you however mark-up prices may apply depending on the customers request.