Custom Dad Hat in Slub Cotton with DTF Film Printing for Private Labels

Custom Dad Hat — Slub Cotton with DTF Film Printing

We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Slub Cotton 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, dtf film 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, 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

• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Quilting — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Padding and Wadding — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Slub Cotton, 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 Slub Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with dtf film printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Security Services — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Railway and Transit — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Fashion Brands and Labels — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth Clubs — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Photography Studios — 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

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.

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 BSCI, 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.

Start your dad hat programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.