Custom Dad Hat — Rayon with DTF Film Printing
We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Rayon 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, or no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. 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 | Rayon |
| Decoration / finish | DTF Film Printing |
| Fabric weight | 280-320 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Care Label — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Snow Wash — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Foil Printing — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Rayon, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Rayon, 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 Rayon-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with dtf film printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Promotional Marketing — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Beauty and Cosmetics — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Bars and Nightclubs — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Music Bands and Touring — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Scouts and Youth Clubs — 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 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.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 50 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.
