Applications
Key applications
Athletic footwearCasual shoesSafety bootsFashion footwearStitching and finishing
Products
Products for footwear
Shoelaces
Flat, round, waxed and technical shoelaces in multiple materials. Custom tips and color development.
Waxed thread
Waxed thread for footwear stitching and finishing. Consistent coating, tension resistance and stable performance in industrial production.
Cords
Braided and tubular cords in high-tenacity polyester, nylon and polypropylene. High strength and consistent finish.
Elastic bands
Polyester, latex and spandex elastics with controlled compression, soft hand feel and stable wash performance.
Advantages
Why Andina Textil?
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality
Every production batch is inspected under international quality standards with full traceability.
Volume consistency
Industrial capacity to maintain stable technical specifications across high-volume runs.
Custom development
Design and prototyping of components tailored to each manufacturer's specific needs.
Guide
How to specify the textile components of your footwear line
On a footwear production line, the shoelace comes down to four decisions: construction (flat, tubular or round, with or without a core), length (based on the eyelet pairs of the last), tip type (acetate, plastic or metal, depending on eyelet diameter and product positioning) and color, ideally against a Pantone reference to keep consistency between lots and repeat orders.
Waxed thread works at the other end of the shoe: upper stitching, visible topstitching and hand finishing on Goodyear or moccasin constructions. Specifying it correctly — gauge, ply count and wax — prevents machine breaks and delivers the uniform finish that sets a well-made product apart. For safety boots, high-strength laces and side elastics complete the textile input list.
The advantage of solving everything with a single manufacturer is coherence: same color lab, same lot traceability and a single replenishment pipeline. We manufacture in León, Guanajuato — the heart of Mexico's footwear industry — with plant deliveries nationwide and export to the United States, El Salvador, Guatemala and Colombia.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the minimum order for shoelaces?
We quote by the gross (144 pairs) and the minimum depends on the product and the degree of customization. Share your estimated monthly volume in the quote request and we will propose the scheme that best fits your production program.
Can you match my brand's color?
Yes. We have an in-house color lab to match Pantone or any other reference, and we keep the formula on file so repeat orders come out in the same shade as the first lot.
How do I know what lace length my shoe needs?
The practical rule goes by eyelet pairs. We publish a length calculator on this site to land the right range, and in production we cut to your exact specification.
Do you send samples before production?
Yes. We prepare physical samples of laces, thread or elastic so you can approve them mounted on your product before volume production starts.
Not sure what lace length you need? Use our lace length calculator
Request a footwear quote
Send us your specification and receive a technical proposal within 24-48 hours.