Custom Beret — Shell with Cable Knit
We supply beret to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Shell with cable knit for uniform and corporate programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is shape retention after blocking, so it sits correctly on the head — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | Beret |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28 cm |
| Type | leather beret |
| Material | Shell |
| Construction / finish | Cable Knit |
| Colour options | 16 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Woven Patch — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pigment Dye — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Paint Spray — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Buckle Strap — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Rust Treatment — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beaded Detail — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Cable Knit — available on Shell, 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 Shell
- Shape sample with cable knit 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 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 shape retention after blocking.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare GRS recycled content claim and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
How do you control colour on reorders?
The approved reference and the bulk standard are retained, and every reorder is checked against them before shipment.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
Start your beret 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.
