INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Manufacture of Footwear

Manufacturing capabilities, products, and factories in China

Manufacture of footwear spans leather shoes, sports shoes, sandals and specialized work boots. Production lines run upper cutting and stitching, lasting, sole injection or cementing and finishing with fit checks. Buyers can research shoe factories in this category by construction method, size run coverage and achievable quantities per style and colorway.

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Understanding Manufacture of Footwear

Core processes, materials, and standards for this industry.

Core Processes
upper cutting & skiving, stitching & seaming, lasting & toe lasting, sole injection molding, sole cementing & pressing, heat setting & drying, edge trimming & roughing, finishing & polishing, fit & size grading checks
Common Materials
cowhide/full-grain leather, PU/TPU/EVA sole compounds, nylon/polyester mesh, cotton canvas, latex/rubber adhesives, steel shanks, toe puffs & heel counters
Standards & Documents
ISO 20345 (safety footwear), ISO 9001, SATRA TM144, ASTM F2413, GB 25038, BSCI, SA8000

Products in Manufacture of Footwear

Common products manufactured in this industry

Automated Footwear Assembly System in a manufacturing environment Illustrative scene
Automated Footwear Assembly System
Integrated production line for automated footwear manufacturing with modular assembly stations.
Industrial Footwear Sole Molding Press in a manufacturing environment Illustrative scene
Industrial Footwear Sole Molding Press
The Industrial Footwear Sole Molding Press is a hydraulic press engineered for the footwear manuf...
Industrial Footwear Upper Stretching Machine in a manufacturing environment Illustrative scene
Industrial Footwear Upper Stretching Machine
This industrial machine is used in footwear manufacturing to stretch and shape shoe uppers over l...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Manufacture of Footwear cover?

Manufacture of footwear spans leather shoes, sports shoes, sandals and specialized work boots. Production lines run upper cutting and stitching, lasting, sole injection or cementing and finishing with fit checks. Buyers can research shoe factories in this category by construction method, size run coverage and achievable quantities per style and colorway.

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What products are commonly manufactured in the Manufacture of Footwear industry?

Common products include Automated Footwear Assembly System, Industrial Footwear Sole Molding Press, Industrial Footwear Upper Stretching Machine. Check the products section above for a detailed list.

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