Custom Balaclava — Felt with Mercerised Finish
We supply balaclava to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Felt with mercerised finish for bridal and eveningwear studios. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is fit around the crown, because a mask that rides up is taken off — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 1000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare REACH and GPSR documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Balaclava |
|---|---|
| Coverage | hood style |
| Type | thermal balaclava |
| Material | Felt |
| Construction / finish | Mercerised Finish |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Flat Brim — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Velcro Closure — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Unstructured Crown — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tassel Finish — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Leather Patch — available on Felt, 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 Felt
- Shape sample with mercerised finish 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 Rotterdam or Felixstowe 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 fit around the crown.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare CPSIA lead and phthalate testing and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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.
Start your balaclava programme
Send us a reference sample, a drawing or a spec sheet and we will come back with material options, a costing and a sampling timetable.
