Custom Bonnet — Alpaca with Foil Printing
We build bonnet 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, foil 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, 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 | Bonnet |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Alpaca |
| Decoration / finish | Foil Printing |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Embroidery — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Padding and Wadding — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — 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 foil printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Mining Operations — bonnet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Wedding and Bridal — bonnet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Scouts and Youth Clubs — bonnet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Security Services — bonnet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Ski and Snowboard Resorts — bonnet 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 bonnet 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for WRAP, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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 bonnet programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
