Custom Balaclava — Neoprene with Knitted Structure
We supply balaclava to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Neoprene with knitted structure for e-commerce and small-batch brands. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is breathability at the mouth panel, so moisture does not freeze inside in cold use — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 300 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare GSO conformity with Arabic labelling so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Balaclava |
|---|---|
| Coverage | convertible |
| Type | flame-resistant balaclava |
| Material | Neoprene |
| Construction / finish | Knitted Structure |
| Colour options | 12 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | retail hangtag |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GSO conformity with Arabic labelling; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Jebel Ali (the Middle East) |
What buyers can customise
- Reflective Piping — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
- Steam Blocking — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
- Elastic Sweatband — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
- Felt Blocking — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Patch — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Patch — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Specification review — shape, measurement, material and target price
- Material sourcing and a finished sample in the agreed Neoprene
- Shape sample with knitted structure applied, blocked or knitted to the approved profile
- Wear and wash test on the production material, then pre-production sample
- Bulk production with in-line checks on shape, stitching and trim alignment
- Final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing that protects the shape in transit
Where it sells
- Retail chains and department stores — repeatable spec, stable reorders
- E-commerce and small-batch brands — low minimums across many designs
- Uniform and corporate programmes — held spec for years of repeat orders
- Promotional and event channels — logo application and retail packing
- Outdoor and winter programmes — built for the climate it is sold in
Packing, testing and delivery
Pieces are packed to the ratio you specify — by size, by colour or by style set — with barcodes applied where the channel needs them, and shape-protected where the profile cannot be crushed. Test reports for CPSIA lead and phthalate testing are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Jebel Ali with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and keep the approved reference on file so reorders reproduce the same material, the same construction and the same breathability at the mouth panel.
FAQ
Can you match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare CPSIA lead and phthalate testing and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
Start your balaclava programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
