Custom Other Hats & Caps — 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric with Smocking
We build other hats & caps programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric 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, smocking 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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
| Product | Other Hats & Caps |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric |
| Decoration / finish | Smocking |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- Pleating — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Finish — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ruching — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- All-Over Sublimation — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with smocking applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Food Processing — other hats & caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Motorcycle and Motorsport — other hats & caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Kids and Toddlerwear — other hats & caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Music Bands and Touring — other hats & caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Yoga and Pilates Studios — other hats & 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 other hats & caps batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
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.
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for ISO 9001, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
Start your other hats & caps programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
