Custom Other Dress Hat — Alpaca with Shirring
We build other dress hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Alpaca 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, shirring 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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 | Other Dress Hat |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Alpaca |
| Decoration / finish | Shirring |
| Fabric weight | 220-260 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
What you can customise
- Acid Wash — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Embroidery — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Zip Puller — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ruching — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Shirring — available on Alpaca, 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 Alpaca-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Chemical and Oil & Gas — other dress hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Retail Store Staff — other dress hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Agriculture and Farming — other dress hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Maternity and Baby Care — other dress hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Laboratories and Pharma — other dress 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 other dress hat 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 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 4 days each.
Start your other dress hat programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
