Custom Dad Hat — Felt with Laser Engraving
We supply dad hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Felt with laser engraving for bridal and eveningwear studios. 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 2000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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 GB 18401 safety classification with GB/T 29862 fibre labelling so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Dad Hat |
|---|---|
| Profile | soft crown |
| Wash | distressed wash |
| Material | Felt |
| Construction / finish | Laser Engraving |
| Colour options | 12 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | assorted size pack |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 safety classification with GB/T 29862 fibre labelling; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Shanghai or Shenzhen (Mainland China) |
What buyers can customise
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Edge Binding — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilted Lining — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Buckle Strap — available on Felt, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Pilling Finish — available on Felt, 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 Felt
- Shape sample with laser engraving 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 CPSIA lead and phthalate testing are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Shanghai or Shenzhen 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 do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare CPSIA lead and phthalate testing and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
Start your dad hat 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.
