Custom Dad Hat in Viscose with Heat Transfer Printing for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Dad Hat — Viscose with Heat Transfer Printing

We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Viscose 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, heat transfer 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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

• Woven Label — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
• Debossing — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — available on Viscose, 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 Viscose-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with heat transfer printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Wholesale and Distribution — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Film and TV Production — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Airlines and Cruise Lines — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Electronics Assembly — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Kids and Toddlerwear — 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 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 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 3 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 is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 200 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.

Start your dad hat programme

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.