Product Overview

Key Design Features

1. The ribs run the way the foot does. The footbed is ribbed from heel to toe rather than patterned across, so there is a line for the foot to sit in along its whole length.

2. The zigzag tread presents an edge in both directions. A straight bar tread only bites when the foot pushes one way; a zigzag puts an edge against forward and backward slip.

3. The strap junction is boxed and visible. The stitch sits at the point where the band meets the post, which is the join that takes the pull. It is shown, not hidden.

4. A woven face on a foam body. The band carries a woven texture so the pair does not read as a plain moulded thong from arm's length.

5. A side label patch gives the pair a focal point. On a black or navy band the patch is what the eye stops on, and it is where a buyer's own label can go.

6. An edge line under the footbed. Each colourway carries a contrasting line along the sole edge, which is what separates the pair from a plain one-tone flip flop in a stack.

Factory Strength

Established 2006 — 20 years in moulded footwear.

Facility 30,000㎡ in Wuchuan, Guangdong.

Workforce 500+ workers across moulding, assembly and packing.

Capacity 3,000,000 pairs per month.

Export record shipped to 100+ countries.

Defect rate under 0.5% on final inspection.

Rib definition — the rib run checked for an even depth from heel to toe, because a short rib reads as a moulding fault.

Junction stitch — the boxed stitch at the post inspected on every pair, since that join takes the load.

Why Importers Choose This Product

The footbed is the selling point, not the band. A plain foam thong looks the same in every catalogue; a full-length rib does not.

It survives a photograph from above. The rib pattern reads in a top-down listing shot, which is the angle most online orders are placed from.

A men's 40-45 run at foam weight. The upper sizes are where a heavy sole gets returned.

Three colours that suit a men's shelf. Black and navy are the volume; green is what makes the range look selected.

The label patch is a swap point. A buyer's own patch can replace ours at the same position without changing the mould.

Product Specifications

Customization Options

Colour — three existing tones; custom shades quoted colour by colour.

Label patch — your own patch applied at the side position; artwork quoted on volume.

Footbed print — printed on the flat area at the heel.

Packing — poly bag as standard; hanger or inner box on request.

Container Order Information

Loading — 2,000 to 3,800 pairs per 20GP; a flat foam sole packs tight.

Price term — EXW Wuchuan; FOB and CIF quoted on request.

Payment — 30% deposit, 70% against copy of shipping documents.

Sample — sample fee refundable against the bulk order.

Mixed colours — one container can mix all three colourways at agreed ratios.

Quality Control

Rib run — rib depth checked heel to toe; a rib that fades out reads as a moulding fault.

Junction stitch — the boxed stitch inspected at the post on every pair.

Tread definition — zigzag edges checked for a complete pattern.

Label patch — position and edges checked; a lifting edge is visible on the first wear.

Final inspection — AQL 2.5 on major defects, with defect rate held under 0.5%.

Product Image

Three colourways, one shown from below to show the zigzag tread.

Factory Overview

Recommended Markets

West and Central Africa — black and navy flip flops are the base category, and a 40-45 run covers the upper sizes.

Middle East — the rib footbed suits an indoor and guest Slipper assortment where the pair is looked at closely.

Southeast Asia — foam dries fast, and the zigzag tread suits wet market floors better than a flat sole.

Latin America — green is the colour that lifts the display out of an all-black stack.

Chain and supermarket programmes — three colours, six sizes, one spec, easy reorder.

Packaging

Standard — one pair per poly bag, 30-40 pairs per export carton.

Rib protection — pairs are laid face to face so a sole does not press into the ribbed footbed of the pair below.

Label patch — sleeved over the strap so the patch edges do not rub in transit.

Carton marking — size, colour and item number stencilled as agreed.

Hang tag — buyer artwork applied at packing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the ribs a cushion or a pattern?

A pattern with depth. They give the sole a surface and a line for the foot to sit in, but the pair is not a cushioned or orthopaedic sandal and should not be sold as one.

Do the ribs collect sand?

Yes, and it is worth saying before a beach or market buyer orders. Sand sits in the grooves and comes out under running water; it does not brush out dry.

Will the ribs wear flat?

They soften where the heel and the ball of the foot press, and foam does not spring back. They do not disappear, but the depth reduces over a season.

Is the stitch at the toe post functional?

It sits on the join where the band meets the post, which is the point that takes the pull on every step. That is why it is placed there and why it is checked on every pair rather than sampled.

Does the zigzag tread help on wet floors?

It presents an edge against both forward and backward slip, which a straight bar does not. It is still a foam sole, with less bite than a rubber compound on a wet smooth floor.

Will the side patch lift?

The patch edge is the first thing to go if anything does. Check the corners on a sample, and pack pairs sleeved so the edges do not rub.

Is the band adjustable?

No. A thong band is fixed, so the size sets the fit.

Does it suit a wider foot?

The band is fixed and the footbed is a single last rather than a wide-fit last. A broad foot should be tried on the sample rather than judged from the size.

What sizes are available?

EU 40-45, six sizes, on a men's run.

Does it overlap a women's range?

Only at 40 and 41, so it sits above a 36-41 line rather than duplicating it.

What are the sole edge lines?

A contrasting line along the sole edge, colour matched per colourway. It is a finish detail, not a separate midsole.

Which colour shows wear first?

The edge line shows scuffs most on the lighter contrast, and black hides the footbed soiling best. Green sits between the two.

Can the footbed be printed?

Yes, on the flatter area at the heel. A print that runs across the ribs will not sit cleanly, so artwork is placed on the flat zone.

How heavy is a pair?

Measured on the shipping sample against your specification; foam is chosen for weight, but the figure is quoted rather than estimated here.

Can it be worn in water?

Foam tolerates water and dries quickly. Dry the pair out of direct sun, and rinse the ribs if sand has collected.

What is the minimum order quantity?

1,800 pairs, made up of one size range and three colours.

What is the lead time?

15-25 days after deposit, depending on colour split and packing.

Can I get a sample first?

Yes. Check the rib depth at the heel, the junction stitch, and the patch corners. The sample fee is refundable against the bulk order.

What are the payment terms?

30% deposit, 70% against copy of shipping documents.

What is the price term?

EXW Wuchuan as standard. FOB and CIF are quoted on request.

How many pairs fit in a 20GP?

2,000 to 3,800 pairs, depending on whether the order ships in poly bags or inner boxes.

Inquire for Container Load Pricing

Send your size run and colour split and we will quote against your packing method.

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