Custom Tactical Cap in Slub Cotton with Dye-Sublimation Printing for Retail Chains

Custom Tactical Cap — Slub Cotton with Dye-Sublimation Printing

We build tactical cap programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Slub Cotton 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, dye-sublimation 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 packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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

• Custom Button — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Stone Wash — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Distressed Finish — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Slub Cotton, 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 Slub Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with dye-sublimation printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Dance and Ballet Schools — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Chemical and Oil & Gas — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Aviation and Airlines — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Esports and Gaming — tactical cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Maternity and Baby Care — 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 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.

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.

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.

Start your tactical cap programme

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