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We are the best leather goods manufacturers in Bangladesh. Choose from our wide range of products like Shoe, belts, wallets, handbags, and more.

WHAT WE DO?

The company has dedicated division for leather Shoe, leather hand bags, leather belts and small leather goods.

Ashraf Footwear

WHY CHOOSE US

TOP QUALITY LEATHER
HUGE PRODUCT LINE
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
PRIVATE LABEL MANUFACTURING
RIGOROUS QUALITY CONTROL
CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Custom Manufacturing

We have expertise and experience to manufacture leather products as per specifications provided to fit into customer’s product lines.

FAQ

Why has Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear chosen leather as its primary raw material? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear is a privately Owned Leather Goods Manufacturer, Wholesaler, and Retailer from Bangladesh since 2001. The company is owned by Ashraf Uddin. The company won prestigious awards for its contribution to developing the economy of Bangladesh. Leather, being an organic material sourced from natural animal hides, is chosen for its aesthetic beauty, durability, and versatility. The refined patina it develops over time adds to its character. Additionally, leather is comfortable to touch, easy to maintain, and does not easily absorb odors. Unlike synthetic leather, which is not eco-friendly, leather is a sustainable and desirable choice.

How does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear ensure its leathers are cruelty-free? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear creates all its products from leathers finished in Bangladesh. The company strictly adheres to traceable sourcing rules, ensuring collection from responsible and compliant tanneries. Leather is sourced during the country’s religious festival, Eid-ul-Azha, when animals are sacrificed as ritual. The majority of animals are raised by small traders, ensuring minimal cruelty. Leather, in this context, becomes a by-product of Bangladesh’s farming culture, facilitating upcycling.

How does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear ensure sustainability in its material sourcing process? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear is committed to awareness and knowledge about the conditions in the leather sector of Bangladesh. Regular visits to tanners and suppliers, interaction with management, and verification of environmental impact awareness ensure sustainability. The company rigorously applies market information and sector knowledge in selecting suppliers and materials. Sustainability is further achieved through the use of recycled materials, especially leather scrap, and upcycled textiles for inners and trims.

What attracts brands and buyers to source their leather products from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Bangladesh’s leather industry, represented by Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear, is well-established and ranks second in the country in terms of export earnings. The sector’s high value-addition potential and significant employment opportunities make it a priority foreign exchange earning sector. With 200 tanneries, 3,500 MSMEs, 2,500 footwear making units, and 90 large firms, the sector generates employment for about 850,000 people, including 53 percent women workers. The beauty and recognition of Bangladeshi leather, along with abundant raw materials, skilled workforce, business-friendly infrastructure, and the legacy of RMG sector success, attract international brands to source their leather fashion goods from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear. The growth of the textile and RMG sector actively supports the growth of leather and allied industries in Bangladesh.

What are Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s restricted materials? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear rejects all raw materials that come from or have any linkages to inhumane sources or working conditions. Similar to Leatherina, Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear does not use Nappa leather from calves in its leather products. Furthermore, the company avoids the use of certain materials, such as zardozi, a form of embroidery that employs young, underaged hands.

The company is committed to minimizing the use of plastics, and except for rare, unavoidable cases of reinforcement or trim, both of which are long-lasting, Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear does not utilize single-use plastics. In the case of plastic packaging for overseas sea shipments, the company is actively searching for alternative, more environmentally friendly options to reduce its environmental impact.

Q. How does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear control its production quality? The continual growth of Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear is driven by persistent efforts to ensure and enhance the quality of their products. A dedicated quality control department oversees intermediate products at various production steps, ensuring that the final output meets buyer requirements and minimizing rejected goods. The company has established a separate department for quality checks, covering sourcing, cutting, and finishing of final bags on the production floor. Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear has formulated its own quality manual that all staff regularly refer to.

Q. How long has Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear been in the export market? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear has been an exporter of leather products since 2001, and it sold products in the local market for a year prior to entering the export market.

Q. What is Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s production space and which machineries does it have? The factory of Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear is established on 5,500 sq ft of floor space, equipped with high-capacity power supply and various modern specialized machineries for bag and leather item production. Handcrafted bags are made using cutting, skiving, roller-pressing, splitting, ironing, and sewing machines, including flat, vertical post, and cylinder beds. Many of these machines were imported from Italy and China.

Q. What are Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s areas of specialization? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear focuses on bags, particularly ladies’ work and business bags, along with essential bags for youth and men. The company has the complete capacity to produce other small leather goods, such as wallets, pouches, belts, keyrings, and personal accessories like folders and attaches made from leather, other natural materials, and fabric.

Q. How many employees does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear have? What is its production capacity? The production unit of Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear consists of 85 full-time workers, supported by eight personnel in administration and trade service. In addition to the permanent workforce, the company can increase capacity by 30 percent for time-sensitive large orders, maintaining a pool of enlisted experienced workers who can be hired on demand. The standard production capacity is set at 5,000 pieces of medium to large bags each month, with the option to scale up to 7,000 pieces.

Q. Can Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear arrange for custom hardware? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear has enlisted suppliers who can custom-produce hardware, maintaining well-established relationships with hardware vendors in China and Hong Kong for such supplies.

Q. Can I order my customized lining and other trims from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Yes.

Q. Does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear work with exotic skins? Exotic skins like crocodile, lizard, ostrich, and others are prohibited by law and therefore cannot be used in production.

Q. Does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear guarantee prototyping results? While the company guarantees its best efforts in producing a prototype, due to the unpredictable nature of the process, the outcome cannot be guaranteed. However, Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear applies years of experience and available resources to deliver the leather solution as desired. Adjustments can be made in making brand samples at 2X product price if needed.

Q. What is Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s minimum order quantity? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear has generally worked with minimum order quantities (MOQ) of 500 to 1,000 pieces, depending on the size of the bags. The MOQ is largely decided by the size of the item and type of product, and the company maintains a high degree of flexibility, especially for new brands.

Q. How do I place an order with Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? To place an order, you can call or contact Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear, indicating your interest in specific leather products. The company will send you a Pro-forma Invoice with the best prices based on the ordered quantity and your preferred shipping method. Upon agreement, you can sign the Pro-forma Invoice and send it back. Alternatively, you can fax or email your Purchase Order based on the Pro-forma Invoice.

Q. What is the required lead-time for delivery for bulk orders from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? The production lead time depends on the ordered quantity, with most orders shipped within 6-8 weeks of order confirmation. For larger and repeat orders, a shipment schedule can be negotiated and established well in advance.

Q. What leather categories does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear work with? What are the color and print options available? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear works with cow, goat, sheep, and a small proportion of buffalo leather. The finished leather can be printed, plain, soft, or stiff, per the buyer’s requirements, and is finished at the tannery during material sourcing. The company can produce almost any color matching to specified color shades, and buyers can inquire about available print pattern guides.

Q. Does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear have a catalogue? Yes, please check the products page for a large selection of ready-made products. You can also inquire about wholesale leather goods opportunities here.

Q. How can I order a product sample from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Can I submit specifications for my custom product? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear produces samples for all interested potential buyers through an easy ordering process. If you’re interested in creating a sample of your design, you can send the design, artwork, or a chosen hard copy of the item you’d like the company to produce. The sample prototyping process follows costing and payment terms from the Get a Quote page. Upon receiving the sample order, Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear will send prototypes within an agreed timeframe. The sample production costs are generally 3X to 5X of the actual item cost and do not obligate you to place a mandatory order.

Q. Is my proprietary information protected with Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Do they sign non-disclosure/non-compete agreements? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear respects your right to proprietary information and ensures its confidentiality. The company is glad to sign any non-disclosure and/or non-compete agreements before you reveal any confidential information to them.

Q. What is the turnaround time for prototyping with Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? The turnaround time depends on the availability of requested materials, and therefore the typical turnaround time for prototyping is 2-3 weeks.

What is the charge for a prototype sample from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? The sample production costs are generally 3X to 5X of the actual item cost and do not obligate you to place a mandatory order.

Can I order my signature lining material from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Yes, Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear can have your signature textile lining materials produced, subject to a minimum order quantity (MOQ). The typical minimum order quantity for signature lining material is 3,000 meters.

Q. What is Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s preferred incoterm? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s preferred incoterms are EXW or FOB.

Q. What are Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s payment terms? The Terms of Sale for Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear require payments to be made using one of the following three options:

  1. For orders with ex-factory value under US$ 10,000: 100 percent deposit at the time of placing the order. US business checks and Wire Transfers are accepted. The customer is responsible for Wire fees incurred at origin.

  2. For orders with ex-factory value between US$ 10,000-US$ 25,000: 50 percent deposit at the time of placing the order, and the balance payment before/at the ship date. All payments need to be cleared before goods are shipped out. At the discretion of Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear, flexible terms may be extended to long-time customers based on their payment history and creditworthiness. Only Wire Transfers are accepted, and the customer is responsible for Wire fees incurred at origin.

  3. For orders with ex-factory value over US$ 25,000: 30 percent deposit at the time of placing the order, and the balance payment to be made before or by the ship date. All payments need to be cleared before goods are shipped out. Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear will also accept a confirmed Irrevocable Letter of Credit at Sight issued by a reputed international bank. All bank charges incurred will be to the buyer’s account.

Q. What payment methods does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear accept? Can I pay by credit card? For wholesale orders with Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear, they accept Business Checks, Cashiers’ Checks, and Wire/TT Transfer methods of payment. For larger transactions, the company accepts Escrow and Letters of Credit brokered by a reputed international bank. Personal checks and Credit Cards are not accepted.

Q. What is pre-shipment inspection for Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Pre-shipment inspection of goods at Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear is conducted during or upon the completion of the production of goods. Despite the company’s products being backed by a 100 percent guarantee for quality or adherence to specifications, a buyer may opt for pre-shipment inspection to ensure everything is perfect before the shipment leaves the factory.

Q. Who carries out the pre-shipment inspection for Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear, and who pays for it? Pre-shipment inspections are generally performed by contracted private organizations, with one internationally reputed agency being SGS. Buyers have the option of engaging such agencies for pre-shipment inspection, and all expenses incurred by such inspection are to be borne by the buyer.

Q. What is post-shipment inspection for Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear guarantees all the products they sell, providing buyers with the option of carrying out post-shipment inspection upon receiving the goods. Buyers are allowed seven days after the goods have been delivered to inspect them carefully and inform Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear of any defects or discrepancies. The company replaces or compensates for defective goods on the buyer’s next order. This incurs no additional costs for the buyer and provides peace of mind, similar to a pre-shipment inspection.

Q. Give us a general overview of freight and shipping services available to export goods worldwide from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear. Shipping costs from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear depend on the Gross Weight, Volume of the shipment, and the port of destination. Typically, shipping costs from Bangladesh range between 5 to 18 percent of the merchandise cost.

Q. What shipping methods are available from Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear offers three shipping methods:

  1. Ocean Freight: This is the most economical way of shipping goods, but it takes about 45-60 days for US/Canadian destinations and 30-45 days for European destinations. It is an ideal option for large shipments that are not time-sensitive.

  2. Air Freight: This option is the most widely used, ensuring low shipping costs with faster deliveries compared to Ocean Freight. While it costs more than Ocean Freight, it is substantially less expensive than Air Express. The lead time is typically 7-12 days depending on the carrier.

  3. Air Express: This is the fastest shipping method but comes with higher shipping costs. The advantages of this option include door-to-door delivery with inexpensive and hassle-free Customs clearance. It is a good option for time-sensitive and relatively smaller shipments, with deliveries taking about 3-5 days.

Q. Who are Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s workers, and what is the company’s policy on the recruitment of workers? The majority of workers at Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear are women, constituting 60 percent of the workforce. These women live near the company’s factory and are rural-to-urban migrant workers from various parts of Bangladesh. While most workers start as unskilled, Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear invests in their training at the beginning of their employment and continues to provide training throughout their tenure.

Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear also employs senior artisans who bring extensive training and experience to the industry. The age profile of the company’s workers is generally young, as the youth are deemed committed, trainable, and adaptable. Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear maintains 18 years as the minimum age for recruitment, following government regulations and child labor policies, whereby non-hazardous work may be offered to workers younger than 18 years.

The company practices non-discrimination in its hiring policy, although most worker roles are fulfilled by women who typically fall into the category of semi- or unskilled workers. Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear strictly avoids employing child labor or engaging in any form of forced or bonded labor, adhering to approved and internationally acclaimed rules and guidance in recruitment.

Q. What is Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear’s wage structure? Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear follows the wage board rules set by the Bangladesh government. The company ensures a minimum wage and has set goals to provide a ‘living wage’ to all its workers by the year 2025.

Q. How does Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear ensure workplace safety? The company strives to comply with government regulations for fire and earthquake safety. Ashraf Leather Goods & Footwear also adheres to guidelines and compliance standards recommended by the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) and the Bangladesh Fire Service to ensure a safe workplace.

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