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STAMPING DEPARTMENT
A perfectly precise cut is an absolute must
The stamping department cuts or stamps the leather to create individual components needed for the shoe upper (shaft). These parts are either cut out by hand or using a laser cutter (this usually takes place during the preparatory stages and prototype manufacture) or are stamped using a punching knife (in batch production).
When manual cutting takes place, templates are used by the modelling department in order to be able to cut out patterns from the leather with a high level of precision. These templates are used to produce stamping patterns for batch production. The stamping department uses leather to create individual components from the upper, lining, intermediary and reinforcing materials.
Real leather is a fascinating natural material, and every piece results in an extraordinary and unique product, which is why every leather skin is carefully inspected. It is also the reason why the leather used for Sioux products is still stamped by hand today. Only experienced Sioux employees would be able to pick up on the tiniest imperfections in leather and be mindful of these when stamping the material.
Developing models
Even before the material or the colour of a shoe is chosen, the initial concepts for the design and the lasts must be developed. The model development department is responsible for all of these steps.
Assembly department
The assembly department is the heart of shoe production, where the shoe upper (upper part of the shoe) and sole become the finished shoe. Also in the assembly of shoes most of the work steps are carried out in skilled manual work.
Finish
As the name implies, the finishing department is the final stage of the entire footwear manufacturing process. It is the final stage before creating the end product – it all comes down to the finishing. This is the stage where the final look of the shoe is created, and where it gets its final touches. The high-quality fats and creams are applied here, giving the leather depth, protection and radiance.
The sewing department
The sewing department receives the (cut-out) individual components of the the upper shoe from the stamping department. This is done manually using a sewing machine.
Shoemaking
There are lots of steps involved in making a shoe. From developing the model in the first instance, to the stamping, sewing and putting the finishing touches to the shoe at the very end.
