Cosmetic repair and specialist cleaning
Cosmetic repair and specialist cleaning for footwear
Glue marks, surface scuffs and uneven finishes are a common result of high-volume overseas manufacturing. They make good stock look second-rate. We remove them, material by material, so the goods can be sold at full price.
What we deal with
- Glue residue around the sole line and seams
- Surface scuffs and marks from packing and transit
- Finish inconsistencies on leather and synthetic uppers
- Staining on textile, knit and mesh
- Marks left by mould once the mould itself has been treated
Matched to the material, and honest about the result
Every material responds differently. Cleaning that works on smooth leather can damage suede, and a solvent that lifts glue from a synthetic upper can mark a printed finish. We choose the product and method for each material and each type of mark.
Some marks cannot be removed without risk to the material. When that happens we stop, record the unit and refer it to you, rather than release stock we are not satisfied with.
Alongside mould remediation
Mould-affected consignments often carry cosmetic marks too. We handle both in one programme, with one intake, one set of records and one return delivery.
Mould removal and treatmentStart with a few samples
Send us a handful of affected pairs and we will show you what can be achieved before you commit the full consignment.
Questions
In most cases, yes. Glue residue around the sole line is one of the most common production marks we deal with. The method depends on the upper material.
We choose products and methods for each material to avoid that. If we cannot remove a mark without risk to the material, we stop and refer the unit to you.
Yes. We handle both in one programme, with one intake, one set of records and one return delivery.
Have stock with marks or scuffs?
Send us a few photographs, or some sample pairs, and we will tell you what can be done. We reply within 24 hours.
- Call 07411 247116
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm