Custom Swimming Cap in Pique Knit with Bonding Construction

Custom Swimming Cap — Pique Knit with Bonding Construction

We build swimming cap programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pique Knit version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, bonding construction and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.

Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification

What you can customise

• DTG Digital Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Distressed Finish — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
2. Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
3. Pattern making, grading and a Pique Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with bonding construction applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Corporate Merch Programs — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Kids and Toddlerwear — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Streetwear Brands — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Hospitality and Hotels — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Restaurants and Cafes — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes

Quality control

Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so swimming cap batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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.

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.

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.

Start your swimming cap programme

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.