Where on the shoe will straps be used?
Narrow webbing pieces may be used for upper edge trimming, tongue edge tapes, shoe mouth edge wrapping, sandal straps, slipper straps, heel tabs, and upper decorative lines. The edge of the upper should be thin, smooth, and easy to sew; the heel tab should be pullable and not too soft; the straps of sandals or slippers should be comfortable when in contact with the skin.
The same width of strap is used for the shoe opening and the heel pull tab, and the needs are completely different. The former is afraid that the thickness will damage the appearance, while the latter is afraid that it is too thin and cannot withstand pulling. Therefore, when making an inquiry, you must first explain the shoe type and usage location.
Key specifications: width, thickness and sewing
| Use location | Shoe mouth edging, tongue edging, heel tab, sandal straps, and upper decoration. |
|---|---|
| Size | Width, thickness, cutting length, product length and folding method. |
| Sewing conditions | Whether hemming, wrapping, sewing, cutting or end finishing is required. |
| Appearance | Color, texture, upper material matching and whether decorative lines are needed. |
How to judge the material and feel?
For shoe hemming, polyester, cotton tape, nylon or other narrow tape materials will be selected based on the upper material, shoe positioning and sewing process. Sports shoes and outdoor shoes mostly focus on wear resistance and stability, while casual shoes and indoor shoes often put softness, thinness and color matching first.
Pay special attention to the touch of the edge where it will come into contact with the instep or ankle; for heel pull tabs or for fixed purposes, you should also look at the tension, folding length, and sewing structure. Just looking at a small sample of the shoe is often not enough to judge the effect of wearing it on the shoe.
Shoe belt inquiry list
- Shoe type and use location.
- Target width, thickness, color and material preferences.
- Upper material, sewing method, whether hemming or back-folding is required.
- Whether cutting, heat cutting, end finishing or specified packaging is required.
- If it is a heel pull tab or sandal strap, please provide the tensile strength or wear resistance requirements.
- Estimated quantity, whether to make samples, and expected delivery date.
It is best to discuss shoe straps with upper materials, sewing methods and sample photos. Only the width is provided, so it's hard to judge whether the thickness, feel and upper lines will be beautiful.
Send out shoe material straps for inquiryFAQ
Do I need to confirm the shoe type before wrapping the shoe material?
It is recommended to provide shoe type, usage location, width, thickness, upper material and sewing method. The upper edge, tongue edge tape and heel tab have different requirements for feel and thickness.
Can shoe webbing be used as heel tab or sandal strap?
It can be evaluated based on width, thickness, wear resistance, color and sewing method. If it needs to bear load or be pulled repeatedly, it is recommended to provide the tensile strength and product structure requirements.