When producing footwear and sewn goods, stitch marking is a critical step. It creates alignment marks on components to guide seamsters during assembly. Two common methods are widely used in our sample factory: silk screen printing and fixed die marking.
Silk Screen Printing
A silk screen is built from fine mesh stretched tightly over a rigid frame. An impermeable stencil is applied onto the mesh, with open gaps shaped exactly to the stitch marks we need.
During printing, ink is wiped across the screen surface. The ink passes through the open stencil gaps and transfers onto the part underneath. The finished silk screen stitch marking can be seen in Figure 3.
Fixed Die Machine Marking
The fixed die marking system consists of two core parts: a marker die and a locating template. The marker die is made of hard board. Thin plastic or metal strips are mounted on it, shaped to match the required marks. The locating template is recessed and cut to the outline of the component to be marked.
The machine has a lower fixed plate, where the locating template is secured. A hinged top plate is fitted with the marker die. To operate the machine, close the hinged section. The marker die presses down onto an inkpad to pick up ink. The hinged plate then opens, and the inked marker die moves forward to transfer ink onto the component.
Our Advantage
At My Sample Factory, we select the proper stitch marking method according to your material, sample style and production requirements. Precise stitch marks ensure consistent assembly and clean finished seams for your shoe samples.