Old Fashioned Swimming Cap Customization Program for Surf and Swim Brands with Piece Dyeing
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
- Chambray — selected for colour depth and print sharpness
- Stretch Denim — selected for colour depth and print sharpness
- Faux Leather PU — selected for colour depth and print sharpness
- Pima Cotton — best balance of comfort, cost and wash stability
Decoration and finishing
The default method for this programme is Piece Dyeing, 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
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Custom Zip Puller
- Puff Printing
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Sequin Work
Programme parameters
| Garment | Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Surf and Swim Brands |
| Primary process | Piece Dyeing |
| Fabric options | Chambray, Stretch Denim, Faux Leather PU |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days |
| Size set | Kids 2-12Y |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Transparent costing with every trim and process itemized
- A dedicated merchandiser who answers within one working day
- Colour management that keeps bulk within tolerance of the approved lab dip
- In-line and final inspection with photo reports before payment
- Flexible MOQ programmes that scale with your forecast
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
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 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.
Quote and next steps
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
