How to Develop Custom Neoprene Products?
In this page, we will introduce basic information about neoprene products first. Then, we will tell you some generic steps to develop custom neoprene products in consumable industry. If you are going to start your own business, custom neoprene products will be the good choice to start. Because there are a wide range of neoprene products for you to choose. Also, it is a material that can be customized very easily. Start with very low MOQ(Minimum Order Quantity), you can have your logo printed, choose different colors and design your own styles, etc.
Understanding Neoprene: A Brief Overview
Neoprene is a rubber-like material with flexible, insulating, water-proof properties. It was invented in 1930s by DuPont Company. After near a century development, it has been widely used in various industries. You can find neoprene products all round your life. The following are some popular neoprene consumable products.
Promotional Gifts: Neoprene Bags, Neoprene Totes, Neoprene Laptop Sleeve, Neoprene Drinkware Holders, Neoprene Phone Accessories, etc.
Sports: Neoprene Gloves, Wetsuits, Neoprene Knee Sleeve, Neoprene Waist Trimmer, Neoprene Fishing Gear, etc.
Medical: Neoprene Masks and Straps, Neoprene Splints and Braces, Rehabilitation Bands and Straps, etc.
After learning the above neoprene applications, now you can start to develop custom neoprene products.
Step 1: Choose A Product
Tell us the product style you chosen from our neoprene category. Or you can send a image or screenshot from somewhere else.
Neoprene can be made for Koozies, Can Tube Sleeves, Wine/Beer Bottle Sleeves, Laptop Bags, Tote Bags, Lunch Bags, Popsicle Sleeves etc.
Neoprene material can be made for surfing or diving wetsuits, weight vests, waist trimmers, knee sleeves, neoprene fishing gear, and other sports products.
Step 2: Identify Your Requirements
- Neoprene Fabric: stock solid color, or custom Pantone color
- Imprint Logo Method Choosing, Artwork Printing etc
- Product Size: all products can be made to custom sizes. For some products, you can choose sizes from us, such as laptop sleeves, etc.
- Accessories: zippers, stitching lines, trimming, etc
- Package: packing bags, paper box, outer carton box,etc
- Other special requirements
Step 3: Communicate With Our Sales
We will give you feedback about your design for optimal functionality and production feasibility.
Step 4: Make Samples or Prototypes
We encourage you to request physical samples or prototypes before mass production, especially for the first trail order. Even for mature products, you still need to review the logo printing quality. Physical samples are the best way you can feel and check in person. If you have purchased custom neoprene products before, pictures or videos are two simple ways saving some cost and time. Just choose the way you feel comfortable.
Step 5: Mass Production
After samples are approved by you, we will step into mass production. Based on the order size and our production capacity, the lead time normally ranges from 2 weeks to 4 weeks. The process of mass production contain material preparation, cutting, printing, stitching, and packaging, etc.
Step 6: Out-going Inspection
We take pictures or videos for you to approve the bulk goods delivery request. In this way, you have control on the final release. Quality is the basic requirement to make your business success. We are aware of it.