Custom Swimming Cap in Alpaca with Snow Wash for Boutique Brands

Custom Swimming Cap — Alpaca with Snow Wash

We build swimming cap 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, snow wash 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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

• Chenille Embroidery — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Alpaca, 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 Alpaca-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with snow wash applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Corporate Merch Programs — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Streetwear Brands — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Maternity and Baby Care — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Healthcare and Hospitals — swimming cap uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Motorcycle and Motorsport — swimming 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 swimming 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.

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.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 12 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.

Start your swimming cap programme

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.