Custom Baseball Cap in Pique Knit with DTF Film Printing for Sportswear Brands

Custom Baseball Cap — Pique Knit with DTF Film Printing

We build baseball cap programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pique 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, 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: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or long lead times that miss the selling season. 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

• Tie-Dye Wash — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Pique 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 Pique Knit-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

• Restaurants and Cafes — baseball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Sports Teams and Clubs — baseball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Film and TV Production — baseball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Event Management — baseball cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Cleaning and Janitorial — baseball 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 baseball 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 14 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.

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 baseball cap programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.