F I R K E E

The Factory

Vasai, Maharashtra. 60km from our design studio. Vertically integrated — cutting to packing under one roof.

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What We Actually Do

In-House Design

Trend research, concept development, tech pack creation. Our studio is in Lower Parel, Mumbai.

REAL PHOTO: Design studio workspace — CAD screens, sketches on drafting table

Fast Prototyping

Counter samples in 7–14 days. In-house, so iterations don't bounce between vendors.

6 Categories

Flats, sandals, mules, heeled sandals, boots, embellished. If it's flat-ish footwear, we make it.

Embellishment

Beading, thread embroidery, laser cutting, decorative hardware. This is where we started — it's in our DNA.

Quality Lab

In-house testing for sole adhesion, colour fastness, material durability. We catch problems before they ship.

One Roof

Cutting, stitching, lasting, finishing, packing — all under one roof. No subcontracting, no surprises.

The Numbers

15,000+ pairs / month Total capacity across all categories
4 production lines Running concurrently for different styles
200+ craftspeople Cutters, stitchers, lasters, finishers, QC
500 pairs MOQ Per style, per colour. Flexible for development.

Technical Specifications

Size Range EU 35–42 • UK 2–9 • US 5–11
Categories Flats, Sandals, Mules, Heeled Sandals, Boots, Embellished
Heel Heights Flat to 110mm • Block, stiletto, wedge, platform
Sole Types TPR, PU, leather, EVA, rubber, cork, jute, espadrille
Upper Materials Leather, suede, satin, canvas, velvet, PU, mesh, knit
Construction Types Cemented, Stitch & Turn, Blake Stitched, Vulcanized, Hand-lasted
Packaging Custom branded boxes, tissue, retail-ready. Private label available.
Pricing Competitive pricing at scale. MOQ 500 pairs per style per colour. Volume incentives available for orders above 5,000 pairs. Vertically integrated operations keep costs lean without compromising quality.

Inside the Factory

REAL VIDEO: 90-second factory walkthrough — cutting floor → stitching lines → lasting → finishing → QC → packing
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Material Store

Leathers, textiles, soles, hardware — all inspected on arrival for colour consistency, grain quality, and defects. Climate-controlled storage for sensitive materials. Organized by material type and supplier for fast retrieval.

02

Cutting

Uppers and components cut from optimised patterns using hydraulic clicking presses and skilled hand-cutters. We track material yield closely — less waste, lower cost. Pattern nesting software ensures maximum use of each hide.

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Stitching

Components assembled into the upper on industrial flat-bed and post-bed machines. Edge folding, binding, skiving, and decorative stitching happen here. Each operator specializes in specific stitch types for consistency across the run.

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Lasting

Uppers pulled over lasts and shaped using heat activation and manual tension. This is where fit and silhouette get locked in. We maintain our own last library across all size ranges and can develop custom lasts for new profiles.

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Finishing

Sole attachment using heat-activated adhesives and hydraulic presses. Trimming, edge painting, polishing, and final detailing by hand. Every surface checked before it moves to QC — stitch tension, adhesion, colour match, symmetry.

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Quality Control

Multi-point inspection to AQL 2.5 standard: fit, finish, colour match, structural integrity, sole adhesion, and packaging accuracy. Every pair checked against your approved sample. Defective pairs are pulled before packing.

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Packing

Each pair stuffed, tissue-wrapped, and boxed to your spec. Inner and outer carton labelling, barcode scanning, and weight verification. Custom branded packaging or private label. Palletized and ready for container loading.

The Paperwork

ISO certified, SEDEX audited, ICS compliant. The paperwork is real and current.

ISO Certified

International quality management

SEDEX

Ethical supply chain audit

Four Pillars

Social compliance verified

ICS

Initiative for Compliance & Sustainability

Audit-Ready. Always.

Pre-audited and ready for your team's inspection at any time.

Labour Standards

Fair wages, regulated hours, zero child labour, third-party audited.

Health & Safety

PPE, fire safety, emergency protocols, first aid on every floor. Annual drills.

Environment

Waste management, water recycling, REACH/SVHC chemical compliance.

Business Ethics

Anti-bribery policy, full material traceability, NDA standard for all client IP.

All audit reports available on request. Factory open for buyer visits and third-party inspections at any time.

Awards & Recognition

Best Exporter of the Year

Government of India — 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018

Best Exporter awards from the Indian government, four times. Nice to have on the shelf.

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Getting It To You

Port Proximity

JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Mumbai — India's largest container port. 45-minute drive from our factory.

Shipping Terms

FOB Mumbai, CIF, DDP, and custom arrangements. We work with all major freight forwarders.

Markets Served

India (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore — direct supply to retail chains), Europe (UK, Spain, Netherlands), North America, Middle East, Asia-Pacific. Active export licenses for all major markets.

Documentation

GSP certificates, phytosanitary certificates, REACH compliance docs, test reports — all handled by our export team.

Payment & Trade Terms

Standard: 30% advance, 70% against B/L copy. Irrevocable L/C at sight accepted. Open account (Net 30/60) for established relationships. All terms formalized in proforma invoice before production.

Packaging

Custom branded boxes, tissue wrapping, hang tags, and dust bags. Private-label packaging to your spec. Master cartons with barcoded labels for warehouse receiving. Gift-box ready on request.

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