Custom Dad Hat — Taffeta with Quilting
We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Taffeta 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, quilting 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, 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
| Product | Dad Hat |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Taffeta |
| Decoration / finish | Quilting |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
What you can customise
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Color Matching — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Reflective Printing — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embossing — available on Taffeta, 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 Taffeta-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with quilting applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Security Services — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Warehousing and Logistics — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Tennis Academies — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Bars and Nightclubs — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Banking and Finance — 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.
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 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.
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.
