Custom Dad Hat in Tencel Cotton Blend with DTF Film Printing for Wholesale Distributors

Custom Dad Hat — Tencel Cotton Blend with DTF Film Printing

We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Tencel Cotton Blend 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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

• Screen Printing — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Quilting — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, 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 Tencel Cotton Blend-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

• Police and Fire Departments — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Chemical and Oil & Gas — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Maternity and Baby Care — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Streetwear Brands — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Dance and Ballet Schools — 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 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 5 days each.

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.

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

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