Custom Dad Hat in Elastane Blend with Applique Embroidery

Custom Dad Hat — Elastane Blend with Applique Embroidery

We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Elastane Blend 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, applique embroidery 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 minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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

• Piping and Binding — available on Elastane Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Elastane Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Elastane Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTG Digital Printing — available on Elastane Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Elastane Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Elastane Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Elastane Blend, 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 Elastane Blend-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with applique embroidery applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Banking and Finance — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Corporate Offices — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Warehousing and Logistics — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wedding and Bridal — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Nonprofit Organizations — dad hat 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 dad hat batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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.

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 200 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.

Start your dad hat 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.