Rubber Patch with Soft-Touch Rubber Coating for Footwear
This rubber patch is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The product spec is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the soft-touch rubber coating surface, the 5# Gauge and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps footwear consistent across seasons instead of drifting with whatever the mill happens to have in stock.
The usual reason buyers come to us is not price. It is a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or a spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Rubber Patch |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 14001 |
Material and finish options
- Brass — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Recycled PET — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polyester — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Rubber — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Nickel Silver — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Anti-Static Finishing
- Sublimation Printing
- Enzyme Washing
- Injection Moulding
- Digital Printing
- Laser Cutting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Footwear. Related applications on the same base include blazers, swimwear, suits, uniforms, evening wear.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Photo report shared before the balance payment is due.
- Packed to your own carton ratio and barcode specification.
- Test reports issued against ISO 14001 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Do you hold stock for reorders?
Approved specifications are kept on file and, for repeat programmes, base material can be reserved against a rolling forecast.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
ISO 14001 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
