Custom Softball Cap in Gabardine with Screen Printing

Custom Softball Cap — Gabardine with Screen Printing

We build softball cap programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Gabardine 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, screen printing 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 packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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

• Rhinestone Application — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Snow Wash — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Distressed Finish — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Gabardine, 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 Gabardine-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with screen printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Promotional Marketing — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Tennis Academies — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Retail Store Staff — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Mining Operations — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Police and Fire Departments — softball 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 softball 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 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 4 days each.

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.

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.

Start your softball cap programme

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