Request material samples
Review the material in your own hands.
Include these details
Before we dispatch
Confirm the construction before dispatch
A surface-only match is not enough. The backing and thickness must also suit the intended shoe component.
Review the request
Check application, construction, color and expected order quantity.
Select the sample
Compare available material or discuss development requirements.
Confirm dispatch
Agree on the destination, courier charge and sample details before shipment.
Confirm sample availability and courier charges. Custom samples depend on the selected construction and testing requirements. Material samples and custom sampling are free. The buyer pays shipping.
Sourcing and order details
Send the shoe component first. Then list the material requirements. A clear photo helps. A cut swatch is even better. We will compare suitable roll-material options before sampling.
- Shoe component and current material photo
- Material family, backing and thickness
- Color, surface or physical reference
- Estimated order quantity
- Destination country and courier information
- Required test items or customer standard
We confirm sample availability and courier charges before dispatch. Custom samples depend on the selected backing, finish and testing requirements. Material samples and custom sampling are free. The buyer pays shipping.
Use the sourcing checklist to identify the candidate and dispatch details before requesting samples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why send an original sample, and what size or quantity should I send?
An original sample gives both sides the same physical reference and helps reduce differences in understanding appearance, color and construction. Before sending it, explain whether it is for material matching, trial production or testing, and confirm the sample size, quantity and recipient details with us. Shipping costs, whether the sample will be returned, and whether the original needs to be cut or consumed are all confirmed before dispatch. Material samples and custom sampling are free. The buyer pays shipping.
How should I use a phone photo, a color card or a Pantone code for color matching?
Photographs indicate the color direction; a physical reference is needed for further confirmation. For Pantone references, provide the complete code and color system. For this website's color cards, include the YX code and corresponding color number. Confirm the reference and acceptance requirements, then check a physical sample. Screens, lighting, material and surface finish affect appearance, so a photograph or color code is not a promise of zero color difference.