Custom Softball Cap — Pique Knit with Piece Dyeing
We build softball cap programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pique 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, piece dyeing 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 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
| Product | Softball Cap |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Pique Knit |
| Decoration / finish | Piece Dyeing |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Garment Dyeing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Puff Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Pique Knit, 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 Pique Knit-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with piece dyeing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Banking and Finance — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Event Management — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Laboratories and Pharma — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Military and Tactical — softball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Chemical and Oil & Gas — 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
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.
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 long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 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.
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
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.
