Custom Dad Hat — EVA Brim Insert with Steam Blocking
We supply dad hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in EVA Brim Insert with steam blocking for childrenswear and schoolwear. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is soft crown collapse, which is the point of the style but must be controlled — 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: colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim, or shade variation within one carton. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare GSO conformity with Arabic labelling so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.

Specification
| Product | Dad Hat |
|---|---|
| Profile | unstructured crown |
| Wash | distressed wash |
| Material | EVA Brim Insert |
| Construction / finish | Steam Blocking |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GSO conformity with Arabic labelling; EN 71 part 3 for decorative components |
| Ship to | Jebel Ali (the Middle East) |
What buyers can customise
- Wire Brim — available on EVA Brim Insert, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilted Lining — available on EVA Brim Insert, quoted per position and per colour.
- Soft Enamel Fill — available on EVA Brim Insert, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rubber Coating — available on EVA Brim Insert, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on EVA Brim Insert, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on EVA Brim Insert, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Buckle Strap — available on EVA Brim Insert, 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 EVA Brim Insert
- Shape sample with steam blocking 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 EN 71 part 3 for decorative components are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Jebel Ali 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 soft crown collapse.
FAQ
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare EN 71 part 3 for decorative components and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Start your dad hat programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.







