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Your next collection starts with a conversation.

Turkey / Working internationally
Footwear development and production coordination in Turkey.

Manufacturing

From the sample
to the shipment.

Production through partner manufacturers in Turkey, coordinated by ShoeLab.

ShoeLab · From the workshop

How it works

Know what happens next.

From the first reference to shipment, each stage has a clear decision to make.

Leather and fabric swatches with sewing threads
Hands guiding a black shoe upper at a sewing machine
Shoe sole construction at a production machine
Production footage from the workshop
  1. 01

    Share your brief

    Send a reference, estimated quantity, destination and target timing. We review the production requirements.

    Your partSend the reference, quantity and target date.

    Leather and fabric swatches with sewing threads
    Leather and fabric swatches with sewing threads
  2. 02

    Review the sample

    Materials, construction, fit and branding are checked together. Any changes are agreed before production.

    Your partReview the sample and confirm any revisions.

    Hands guiding a black shoe upper at a sewing machine
    Hands guiding a black shoe upper at a sewing machine
  3. 03

    Move into production

    The approved specification goes to the production partner. We follow progress and the agreed quality checks.

    Your partConfirm the specification before the bulk run.

    Shoe sole construction at a production machine
    Shoe sole construction at a production machine
  4. 04

    Prepare for shipment

    Final inspection, packaging and export documents are coordinated for the agreed delivery arrangement.

    Your partConfirm packaging and the delivery arrangement.

Production questions

What to agree before an order.

Quantity, materials, timing and delivery terms are reviewed for each program.

What quantities do you work with?

Our core programs are around 10,000 pairs. Orders of 5,000–7,000 pairs can be reviewed depending on the model, materials, colors and delivery requirements.

Can you produce under our brand?

Yes. Product branding, labels, insocks and packaging can be discussed as part of the brief. Available options depend on the construction and quantity.

Can we start with a sample?

Yes. We first review the brief, then agree on the sample, cost, timing and any revisions.

Do you work with your own factories?

ShoeLab coordinates production through partner manufacturers in Turkey. We manage the communication and follow-up for the agreed program.

Planning your order

The details to agree first.

Order quantity

Core programs are around 10,000 pairs. Orders of 5,000–7,000 pairs can be reviewed depending on the model, materials and color breakdown.

Sample and revisions

The sample scope, cost, timing and revision requirements are agreed after reviewing your brief.

Production and delivery

Share your destination and target date. The schedule and delivery arrangement are discussed for the specific order.

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