Custom Dad Hat — Lace with Stone Wash
We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Lace 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, stone wash 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 suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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 | Dad Hat |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Lace |
| Decoration / finish | Stone Wash |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
What you can customise
- Placement Printing — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Care Label — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stone Wash — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embossing — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Lace, 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 Lace-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with stone wash applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Wedding and Bridal — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Ski and Snowboard Resorts — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Aviation and Airlines — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Automotive Dealerships — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Trade Shows and Exhibitions — 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
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 100 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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 7 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 dad hat programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
