Custom Balaclava — Sherpa Fleece with Knitted Structure
We supply balaclava to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Sherpa Fleece with knitted structure for bridal and eveningwear studios. 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 1000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or shade variation within one carton. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare UKCA and REACH documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Balaclava |
|---|---|
| Coverage | full face |
| Type | windproof balaclava |
| Material | Sherpa Fleece |
| Construction / finish | Knitted Structure |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | assorted size pack |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Stamping — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Eyelet — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Felt Blocking — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidered Patch — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beaded Detail — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Intarsia Knit — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Patch — available on Sherpa Fleece, 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 Sherpa Fleece
- 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 GRS recycled content claim are prepared for the destination market. We ship to 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 breathability at the mouth panel.
FAQ
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
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.
