Kaps Overseas leather artisan at work — Agra, 2000
◉ Agra · UP · India
Manufacturing Partner · Since 1999
Ch. I — From Scratch Ch. II — Legacy
25·12·1999 · 40 ARTISANS · ONE ROOM

Manufacturing premium footwear for global brands since 1999.

Private Label • OEM • ODM • Export Manufacturing — engineered around AQL 1.5 discipline, Italian & German machinery, and a workforce trained on European tolerances.

Established
1999
Monthly Capacity
1,25,000 Pairs
Exports
20+ Countries
Made in India Since 1999 Private Label OEM · ODM 1,25,000 Pairs / Month Italian Machinery LWG Certified AQL 1.5 Export Focus Made in India Since 1999 Private Label OEM · ODM 1,25,000 Pairs / Month Italian Machinery LWG Certified AQL 1.5 Export Focus
◉ Manifesto

What Defines Kaps

Every pair that leaves Kaps reflects more than two decades of manufacturing experience, disciplined production systems and a commitment to building longterm partnerships with brands around the world.

01Chapter

Heritage

Over two decades of manufacturing experience, built on craftsmanship, consistency and long-term relationships with footwear brands across international markets.

02Chapter

Process

A structured manufacturing approach that combines skilled craftsmanship, modern production systems and quality control at every stage of production.

03Chapter

Certifications

Supported by internationally recognised certifications and responsible manufacturing practices that meet the expectations of global brands and retailers.

04Chapter

Reliability

Trusted by international partners for consistent quality, dependable delivery and transparent communication throughout every programme.

Craftsman at Kaps Overseas
◉ Kaps · Agra Unit
Frame 001ƒ / 2.8 · 1/60s
Heritage

A quiet Indian manufacturer
for the world’s most demanding buyers.

Kaps Overseas was founded on 25th, December, 1999 with a single production line and a single conviction: manufacture footwear that European buyers could ship without a QC re-inspection. Twenty-five years and 20+ countries later, that conviction is still the shop-floor policy.

2000

Foundation

Established in Agra with one production unit, 40 craftsmen and a vision to manufacture footwear to international standards.

2004

Expansion

Commissioned a second production unit to support growing demand and expand manufacturing capacity.

2014

A Decade of Growth

Established a larger manufacturing facility to support increasing export programmes and modern production systems.

2019

Scaling Production

Expanded production capacity to 70,000 pairs per month through infrastructure growth and investments in advanced machinery.

2026

Building the Future

Threefold expansion, a new production facility and SEDEX certification, strengthening our position as a trusted global manufacturing partner.

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Product Categories

Categories,
engineered as programmes.

Every category runs to your specification and your brand. Select a category to see the materials, constructions and customisation options we currently produce against.

Men's formal leather Oxford shoe
◉ ProgrammeMen’s Sneakers
◉ Men’s Sneakers

Lifestyle · Casual · Fashion · Athleisure

Contemporary sneakers developed for everyday, fashion and lifestyle programmes.

Materials
  • Leather
  • Suede
  • Textile
  • Mesh
  • Synthetics
  • Recycled/Sustainable Materials
Customisation
  • Materials
  • Colours
  • Patterns
  • Lasts
  • Soles
  • Trims
  • Branding
  • Packaging
  • Size Grading

All specifications produced to buyer tech pack under NDA.

Enquire on Men’s Sneakers
Men's casual leather sneaker
◉ ProgrammeMen’s Formal
◉ Men’s Formal

Oxford · Derby · Loafer · Monk

Classic and contemporary formal footwear for global brands and retailers.

Materials
  • Leather
  • Suede
  • Finished/Treated Leathers
  • Buyer-Specified Materials
Customisation
  • Leather/Finish Selection
  • Colours
  • Patterns
  • Lasts
  • Soles
  • Detailing
  • Branding
  • Packaging
  • Size Grading
Enquire on Men’s Formal
Leather boots
◉ ProgrammeMen’s Open Footwear
◉ Men’s Open Footwear

Sandals · Slides · Slippers · Mules

Versatile open footwear designed around comfort and everyday wear.

Materials
  • Leather
  • Suede
  • Textile
  • Synthetics
  • Buyer-Specified Materials
Customisation
  • Materials
  • Colours
  • Footbeds
  • Soles
  • Straps
  • Trims
  • Branding
  • Packaging
  • Size Grading
Enquire on Men’s Open Footwear
Safety footwear
◉ ProgrammeWomen’s Sneakers
◉ Women’s Sneakers

Lifestyle · Casual · Fashion · Athleisure

Contemporary sneaker programmes developed for evolving fashion and lifestyle markets.

Materials
  • Leather
  • Suede
  • Textile
  • Mesh
  • Synthetics
  • Recycled/Sustainable Materials
Customisation
  • Materials
  • Colours
  • Patterns
  • Lasts
  • Soles
  • Trims
  • Branding
  • Packaging
  • Size Grading
Enquire on Women’s Sneakers
Women's footwear
◉ ProgrammeWomen’s Open Footwear
◉ Women’s Open Footwear

Sandals · Slides · Slippers · Mules

Fashion and comfort-led open footwear across versatile silhouettes.

Materials
  • Leather
  • Suede
  • Textile
  • Synthetics
  • Buyer-Specified Materials
Customisation
  • Materials
  • Colours
  • Footbeds
  • Soles
  • Straps
  • Trims
  • Branding
  • Packaging
  • Size Grading
Enquire on Women’s Open Footwear
Women's footwear
◉ ProgrammeEspadrilles
◉ Espadrilles

Flats · Sandals · Wedges · Embroidered Styles

Specialised espadrilles combining traditional character with contemporary design.

Materials
  • Canvas
  • Textile
  • Leather
  • Suede
  • Embroidered Fabrics and Buyer-Specified Uppers
Customisation
  • Embroidery
  • Colours
  • Patterns
  • Upper Materials
  • Trims
  • Branding
  • Detailing
  • Packaging
  • Size Grading
Enquire on Espadrilles
Women's footwear
◉ ProgrammeMicrolots
◉ Microlots

Corporate · Uniform · Institutional · Special Programmes

Custom B2B footwear programmes with production starting from 1,000 pairs.

Materials
  • Selected materials based on programme requirements
Customisation
  • Organisation branding
  • Colours
  • Materials
  • Insoles
  • Trims
  • Packaging and programme-specific requirements
Enquire on Microlots
WHY KAPS · Explorer

Why leading brands
Choose Kaps.

The best manufacturing partnerships are built on reliability, capability and consistency—not just production capacity. Every programme at Kaps is supported by dedicated development, structured manufacturing, rigorous quality systems and global export expertise.

◉ OEM & Private Label

Built around your brand.

From concept to shipment, every programme is manufactured to your specifications. We manage development, production, packaging and delivery while protecting your designs, patterns and technical documentation.

  • End-to-end private-label manufacturing
  • OEM & ODM production
  • NDA-protected development
  • Retail-ready branding & packaging

Metric

150+
Private-label programmes
Finished Oxford shoe on production line
◉ Kaps · Agra Unit OEM & Private Label
Frame 001
◉ Product Development

From concept to production.

Whether starting from a concept, reference product or complete tech pack, our development team transforms ideas into production-ready footwear with speed, precision and commercial feasibility.

Highlights

  • Pattern development
  • Sampling & prototyping
  • Material sourcing
  • Cost optimisation

Metric

Dedicated in-house R&D
Hands stitching leather in Kaps atelier
◉ Kaps · Agra UnitProduct Development
Frame 002
◉ Production Excellence

Built for reliable scale.

Modern machinery, skilled craftsmen and disciplined production planning enable consistent quality across every production run—from first samples to large seasonal programmes.

Highlights

  • Italian & German machinery
  • Structured production planning
  • Skilled manufacturing teams
  • Scalable capacity

Metric

1,25,000 Pairs / Month
Manufacturing lasting line
◉ Kaps · Agra UnitManufacturing
Frame 003
◉ Quality Assurance

Quality built into every step.

Quality is engineered throughout the manufacturing process through incoming material inspection, in-line production control and final verification before every shipment.

Highlights

  • AQL inspection systems
  • In-process quality control
  • Final inspection
  • Traceability

Metric

AQL 1.5 discipline with In-House Testing Facility
Quality control inspection
◉ Kaps · Agra UnitQuality Assurance
Frame 004
◉ Export & Logistics

Delivered with confidence.

Every shipment is prepared for international markets through structured documentation, buyerspecific packaging and coordinated export logistics.

Highlights

  • Export documentation
  • Global logistics
  • Buyer communication
  • On-time delivery planning

Metric

20+ Export Markets
Export logistics containers
◉ Kaps · Agra UnitExport & Logistics
Frame 005
Capability

Manufacturing at Scale

Capacity is meaningless without cadence. Kaps Overseas plans against on-time-in-full — season after season, container after container.

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International/ Domestic Brands
Italian & German Machinery Dedicated R&D Private Label OEM Manufacturing Sampling Global Logistics
PROCESS Journey

Precision at every stage

From concept scoping to a sealed export container — the same nine stages, on the same floor, under one shift plan. Select a stage to see how it is run.

Stage
◉ Stage 01Kaps · Agra Unit
Concept

Every programme starts with your vision.

We review your concept, technical pack or reference product to define specifications, materials and commercial objectives before development begins.

Stage 01 of 09
Trusted Manufacturing Partner

PARTNERSHIPS

Over the past two decades, Kaps has supported global retailers, private-label brands and footwear specialists through long-term manufacturing partnerships

01

International Footwear Brands

ALDO · Dockers · Office London · Görtz · Hush Puppies

02

Domestic Retail Groups

BATA · Reliance Footprint · Trent · Max · Relaxo

03

Private Label Programmes

FRIDO · Z Labels · Beanco · T2IN · Thaely

04

Regional Retailers

Shoe Express · Foster · Ripley

Materials with a Second Life

A working library of better choices.

We are progressively introducing materials that give existing resources a second life, and exploring innovative fibres from renewable and natural sources. Every card is a material we currently work with or actively test.

Recycled PET Yarn
01

Recycled PET Yarn

Discarded PET bottles transformed into yarn for footwear textiles.

Recycled Poly Materials
02

Recycled Poly Materials

Giving existing plastics another purpose while reducing reliance on virgin materials.

Recycled Rubber
03

Recycled Rubber

Recovered rubber brought back into the footwear production cycle.

Rice Husk Materials
04

Rice Husk Materials

Agricultural by-products reimagined as materials for a new generation of footwear.

Fruit Pulp Alternatives
05

Fruit Pulp Alternatives

Plant-derived materials exploring alternatives to conventional synthetics.

Bamboo Fabric
06

Bamboo Fabric

Renewable bamboo fibres woven into breathable, versatile textiles.

Merino Wool
07

Merino Wool

A natural performance fibre combining comfort, breathability and versatility.

TENCEL Fibres
08

TENCEL™ Fibres

Responsibly developed fibres expanding the range of material choices available to our customers.

WASTE, REIMAGINED

What was once discarded can become part of what we make next.

Five active transformation streams. Each pulls a specific waste flow — post-consumer, agricultural or industrial — back into the material stock that becomes footwear.

01
BEFORE
PET Bottles

PET Bottles

TRANSFORMATION
AFTER
Recycled Yarn

Recycled Yarn

Post-consumer PET bottles are washed, chipped, extruded and spun into performance yarn.

02
BEFORE
Poly Waste

Poly Waste

TRANSFORMATION
AFTER
Recycled Poly Materials

Recycled Poly Materials

Existing plastics are recovered and redirected into new material applications, reducing reliance on virgin resources.

03
BEFORE
Rubber Waste

Rubber Waste

TRANSFORMATION
AFTER
Recycled Rubber

Recycled Rubber

Recovered rubber is processed and brought back into the footwear production cycle.

04
BEFORE
Rice Husk

Rice Husk

TRANSFORMATION
AFTER
Rice Husk Materials

Rice Husk Materials

Agricultural by-products are reimagined as materials for a new generation of footwear.

◉ Start a Discussion

Start a Manufacturing Discussion.

The form to your right routes directly to our export/domestic programme lead. Share your product category, estimated volume, target market and sampling requirements. Our team will review your enquiry and respond within one business day with an initial capability assessment and timeline.

Response Time

Within one business day

NDA Available

Shared before sample exchange on request.

Preferred Details

Tech Pack, MOQ, Target Price, Materials.

Dedicated Support

Programme Lead + Technical Team.