Custom Hat Balaclava in Antibacterial Knit with Rhinestone Application

Custom Hat Balaclava — Antibacterial Knit with Rhinestone Application

We build hat balaclava programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Antibacterial 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, rhinestone application 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, 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

• Flat Embroidery — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on Antibacterial 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 Antibacterial Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with rhinestone application applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Construction Sites — hat balaclava uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Universities — hat balaclava uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Cycling and Triathlon — hat balaclava uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Kidswear Subscription Boxes — hat balaclava uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Gyms and Fitness Studios — hat balaclava 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 hat balaclava batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 300 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 is shipping handled?

We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.

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 5 days each.

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.

Start your hat balaclava programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.