Custom Dad Hat in Waffle Knit with Puff Printing for Private Labels

Custom Dad Hat — Waffle Knit with Puff Printing

We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Waffle Knit 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, puff 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, 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

• Applique Embroidery — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Waffle Knit, 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 Waffle Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with puff printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Pet Care and Grooming — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth Clubs — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Aviation and Airlines — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Banking and Finance — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Mining Operations — 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.

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 14 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.

Start your dad hat programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.