Custom Work Caps — Alpaca with Padding and Wadding
We build work caps programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Alpaca 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, padding and wadding 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 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 | Work Caps |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Alpaca |
| Decoration / finish | Padding and Wadding |
| Fabric weight | 280-320 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Flocking — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Acid Wash — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilting — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Padding and Wadding — available on Alpaca, 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 Alpaca-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with padding and wadding applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Scouts and Youth Clubs — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Bars and Nightclubs — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Workwear and Industrial — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Security Services — work caps uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Corporate Offices — work caps 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 work caps 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 300 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.
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.
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 work caps programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
