Chapter 2: How Does Custom Socks Manufacturing Work?

If you want a customized socks design we will make it real for you. But as a socks manufacturing factory we have a lot of things to consider including;
➔Yarn material and yarn color,
➔Knitting gauges and coding,
➔Size and weight of socks, production time and quality inspection,
➔Packing and customized labeling of socks,
➔The shipping method, Import tax, international delivery of customized socks, etc.
Let's discuss how custom socks manufacturing works in detail.

1. Design Of Custom Socks

After the client confirms the design, the first step will be to prepare your socks design and all the packaging accessories including labels, boxes, hangtags, etc.
We have a series of designed templates you can also select one of them if you don't have a specific design.
Custom Socks Design
The client will provide their own customized design through a picture or just explain the design he wants to create. You can also ask for one of our designs from our template. We have many designs in our showroom. You can also visit our factory to discuss face to face. We always send samples for approval before bulk production.
Hang Tag And Label
We believe that special packaging helps to build trust between you and your client. So get your own logo on hangtags and labels. We order hang tags and all other accessories on the client's behalf and attach them to client requirements. Once again, we always send samples for approval before proceeding.
Pantone Color
Client satisfaction is our main priority. We have Pantone color books and Shanshan color books, or you can send you physical color standards for samples.

2. Confirm Order Details

Step 2 involves confirmation of your order material, quantity, and size. At this step, clients confirm all the requirements and note them down.
Quantity
The quantity has a great influence on the price of customized socks. We offer special discounts on bulk orders so confirm your order quantity and size. Once the client confirms the material and quantity we note them for avoiding any kinds of mistakes.
Composition
The main materials that we use for manufacturing socks include cotton, polyester, organic cotton, wool, etc. We recommend lightweight, breathable, and material with more absorbing quality. Anyhow, it depends on your final use.
Size Reference
We have size references including USA, EU, Asia, Africa, etc to ensure our custom-made socks fit customers perfectly. We are always open to customized options. If you are not sure about the sizes, contact us for professional suggestions.

3. Sampling And Approval

Samples are made according to your requirements and sent to you for your approval.
For manufacturing of custom socks, we will charge a reasonable sample fee to meet the cost of knitting-machine setting, yarn preparation, and delivery charges.
➔Pay the samples fee (refundable),
➔It takes 5 to 10 days to deliver your sample,
➔After you receive your sample we will wait for your approval,
➔If you are not satisfied with the samples we will revise them according to your requirements,
➔Once you approved samples and made a bulk order, the sample fee is refunded.
➔Pre-prodution samples to be sent for the record;
➔Shipment samples to be sent for checking and record.

4. 30%~50% Upfront

For security purposes, you have to pay 30%~50% upfront. We will send you a proforma invoice for your purchase.
– As we have many regular customers, we have flexible terms for our existing customers.
– But if you are a new customer you have to deposit 30% to 50% of the total bill so we can start to order the bulk materials.
We understand that you may have concerns at this stage, but you are always welcome for a factory visit to build mutual trust. Once you visit our factory we can discuss your design more conveniently and face-to-face deals are more reliable with fewer doubts.
Some of our buyers send third-party auditors to visit our factory to eliminate the worryings from the very beginning.

5. Bulk Production Of Custom Socks

Step 5 is all about the production of bulk quantity. Our sales and QC experts will take care of the whole process. Production may take 30 to 45 days depending upon quantity.
The production process is the same as the sampling stage. Let's discuss some details:
Pattern coding
We have a team of professionals who will translate your customized design coding into machine codes that are readable by knitting machines. These machines will knit your design using jacquard, plain, rib technology, etc. The other most important issue is to correct or improve all coding problems that happened in the sampling process before bulk.
Yarn preparation
We have experienced yarn suppliers that are working with us. We have thousands of colors of yarns in stock. For making custom colors we also dye yarns at this stage by using Pantone color. During this process, the most important thing is to use approved correct colors for bulk.
Knitting Socks
After translating the designs into the machine-friendly language (codes) machines can easily read these codes and start working accordingly. Machines will run the program and knit the yarn threads into desired design. 1st inline-inspection.
Sewing Socks
Knitting machines usually make a cylinder tube. So we need to stitch toes together and remove defective pieces. This process is either done by the machines or manually. Second-line inspection.
Boarding
To keep the shape of your socks, sizing, clean and clear, they are sent into a boarding machine. Under proper pressure and temperature, this process will kill bacteria without damaging a single product meanwhile to keep perfect shape and sizing as required. In this step, the socks get their proper shape which is very important for pairing.
Pairing And Labeling Socks
After boarding the pairing of socks becomes easy. At this stage, your custom socks are paired and labeled according to your requirements. Each pair of socks will get a custom label and hangtag.

6. Pay The Balance

For custom socks, you have to pay the balance after the manufacturing is complete and ready for shipment.
– As our regular customers, we have flexible payment terms before order production.
– But if you are a new customer you have to pay the balance before shipment.

7. Shipment

The final step of the process of socks manufacturing is shipment. Relax and wait for your order. We can also help with customs clearance.
– Sea: It is the most cost-effective method of international and bulk order shipping. It requires more time than train or express. This method is the most recommended except for urgent delivery.
– Air: It is more expensive than sea shipping and less expensive than courier express. It is an intermediate way to get your order within a minimum time at reasonable rates.
– Courier Express: If you want to get your order within a few days (3 to 5) you can use express shipping services. But it is the most expensive method of shipping. We recommend it for small batches of delivery or extreme urgent orders.
We will discuss these methods in more detail in our next chapter. Please continue reading.


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