Custom Work Caps in Oxford with Pleating

Custom Work Caps — Oxford with Pleating

We build work caps programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Oxford 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, pleating 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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

• Placement Printing — available on Oxford, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tie-Dye Wash — available on Oxford, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Oxford, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on Oxford, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Oxford, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tonal Embroidery — available on Oxford, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Oxford, 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 Oxford-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with pleating applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Electronics Assembly — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Healthcare and Hospitals — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Real Estate Agencies — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Promotional Marketing — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Food Processing — work caps 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 work caps 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 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.

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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 100 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.

Start your work caps programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.