🥿 How to Set Up a Chappal Factory – Step by Step Guide

Starting a chappal (slipper/sandal) manufacturing factory is a profitable small business in Pakistan and other Asian countries. The demand for stylish, affordable footwear never ends — especially in local and export markets. Here’s how you can start your own chappal factory from scratch.

🧱 1. Choose the Right Location

Select a place with easy access to:

Electricity and water
Transportation routes
Local labor and raw material markets
A small industrial area or workshop (500–1000 sq. ft.) is enough to start.

🧰 2. Required Machinery and Tools

Basic machines you’ll need:

Sole cutting machine
Upper stitching machine
Grinding and polishing machine
Sole pasting press
Punching and finishing tools

You can start small with manual or semi-automatic machines and expand later.

🪵 3. Raw Materials

Essential materials include:

Rubber or EVA soles
Synthetic or leather upper
Adhesives (shoe glue)
Thread and nails
Packaging material (boxes, labels)

Buy from local markets like Shah Alam (Lahore) or Saddar (Karachi) for wholesale rates.

👷 4. Hire Skilled Workers

At least 3–5 trained workers are needed to handle cutting, stitching, and assembling.
You can also train helpers to reduce labor cost.

🏷️ 5. Design and Branding

Create your own brand name and logo.
Focus on modern and comfortable designs — especially Peshawari, Kolhapuri, or leather sandals, which are popular in Pakistan.

💰 6. Cost and Profit Estimate

Initial setup: PKR 3–5 lakh (small scale)
Profit margin: 25–40% depending on design and material
You can sell through local markets or online platforms like Daraz.

🌐 7. Market Your Chappal Brand

Use Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Business to promote your products.
Post videos of the making process and finished items — customers love handmade content!

🧾 Conclusion

A small chappal factory can grow quickly with good design, quality material, and honest pricing. Start small, maintain consistency, and build your own footwear brand in Pakistan!

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