Custom Balaclava — Quilted Padding with Braided Weave
We supply balaclava to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Quilted Padding with braided weave for childrenswear and schoolwear. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is seam flatness, since these sit against the face for hours — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare SNI or SIRIM documentation per destination so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Balaclava |
|---|---|
| Coverage | convertible |
| Type | fleece balaclava |
| Material | Quilted Padding |
| Construction / finish | Braided Weave |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SNI or SIRIM documentation per destination; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Jakarta or Port Klang (Asia-Pacific) |
What buyers can customise
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mercerised Finish — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hand Braiding — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rib Knit — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Eyelet — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidered Patch — available on Quilted Padding, 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 Quilted Padding
- Shape sample with braided weave 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 salt spray test for metal finishes are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Jakarta or Port Klang 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 seam flatness.
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.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
Start your balaclava programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
