Old Fashioned Swimming Cap Customization Program for Surf and Swim Brands with Screen Printing
Old Fashioned Swimming Cap Solution for Surf and Swim Brands
This programme covers the full path from a old fashioned swimming cap concept to a repeatable bulk supply for surf and swim brands. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the cloth, the fit block, the decoration method and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure we see in surf and swim brands sourcing is not price — it is drift. Fabric changes supplier, the shade moves, sizing shifts half a grade and the programme quietly stops looking like the brand. We prevent that with a written spec, an approved counter sample and a golden sample retained at the factory.
Recommended fabrics
- Quick-Dry Polyester — selected for colour depth and print sharpness
- Mesh — chosen when the garment needs to hold shape after repeated laundering
- Chambray — used when durability and abrasion resistance come first
- French Terry — chosen when the garment needs to hold shape after repeated laundering
Decoration and finishing
The default method for this programme is Screen Printing, but we routinely combine processes on one garment. Placement, colour count and position drives cost more than the garment itself, so we quote decoration separately and show you the trade-off before sampling.
- Enzyme Wash
- Ribbed Cuff and Hem
- Shirring
- Placement Printing
- Garment Dyeing
- Care Label
Programme parameters
| Garment | Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Surf and Swim Brands |
| Primary process | Screen Printing |
| Fabric options | Quick-Dry Polyester, Mesh, Chambray |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days |
| Size set | XS-3XL |
| Compliance | GOTS |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Transparent costing with every trim and process itemized
- Flexible MOQ programmes that scale with your forecast
- In-line and final inspection with photo reports before payment
- A dedicated merchandiser who answers within one working day
- Colour management that keeps bulk within tolerance of the approved lab dip
How the programme runs
- Discovery call: quantity, target price, delivery window and compliance needs
- Fabric and trim proposal with costed alternatives
- Tech pack build or reverse engineering from your sample
- Prototype, fit revision and pre-production sample
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
FAQ
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 200 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.
Quote and next steps
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
