Custom Dad Hat — Suede with Shapeable Edge
We supply dad hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Suede with shapeable edge 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 1000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid, or colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim. 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 | Dad Hat |
|---|---|
| Profile | low profile |
| Wash | pigment dye |
| Material | Suede |
| Construction / finish | Shapeable Edge |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | retail hangtag |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Laser Engraving — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidered Patch — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Colour Matching — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hard Enamel Fill — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Structured Front Panel — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Steam Blocking — available on Suede, 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 Suede
- Shape sample with shapeable edge 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 REACH nickel-release test for metal findings 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 shape change after washing.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 14 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
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.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 1000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare REACH nickel-release test for metal findings and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
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.
