Custom Tactical Cap in Waffle Knit with Hangtag and Packaging for Sportswear Brands

Custom Tactical Cap — Waffle Knit with Hangtag and Packaging

We build tactical cap 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, hangtag and packaging 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, 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

• Rhinestone Application — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Snow Wash — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Placement Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTG Digital Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — 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 hangtag and packaging applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Real Estate Agencies — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Chemical and Oil & Gas — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Construction Sites — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Universities — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Police and Fire Departments — tactical cap 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 tactical cap 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 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.

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 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.

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 tactical cap programme

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