Custom Dad Hat in Velvet with 3D Puff Embroidery for Sportswear Brands

Custom Dad Hat — Velvet with 3D Puff Embroidery

We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Velvet 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, 3d puff embroidery 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, 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

• All-Over Sublimation — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Placement Printing — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Velvet, 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 Velvet-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with 3d puff embroidery applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Food Processing — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Event Management — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Tennis Academies — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Kids and Toddlerwear — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Chemical and Oil & Gas — dad hat 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 dad hat 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 is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 200 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 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 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.

Start your dad hat programme

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