Custom Dad Hat — Waxed Cotton with Flat Embroidery
We supply dad hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Waxed Cotton with flat embroidery for e-commerce and small-batch brands. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is shape change after washing, measured against the approved sample — 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 packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Dad Hat |
|---|---|
| Profile | mid profile |
| Wash | raw unwashed |
| Material | Waxed Cotton |
| Construction / finish | Flat Embroidery |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | retail hangtag |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; azo dye-free declaration |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- All-Over Print — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Colour Matching — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Wash — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Pilling Finish — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Snapback Closure — available on Waxed Cotton, 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 Waxed Cotton
- Shape sample with flat embroidery 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 azo dye-free declaration are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Los Angeles or New York 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 change after washing.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare azo dye-free declaration 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.
Start your dad hat programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
