Custom Dad Hat — Washed Cotton with Sandwich Brim
We supply dad hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Washed Cotton with sandwich brim for uniform and corporate programmes. 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 3000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or shade variation within one carton. 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 | Dad Hat |
|---|---|
| Profile | low profile |
| Wash | pigment dye |
| Material | Washed Cotton |
| Construction / finish | Sandwich Brim |
| Colour options | 16 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Rhinestone Setting — available on Washed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Felt Blocking — available on Washed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hard Enamel Fill — available on Washed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beaded Detail — available on Washed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Patch — available on Washed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Piping — available on Washed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Colour Matching — available on Washed 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 Washed Cotton
- Shape sample with sandwich brim 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims 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 change after washing.
FAQ
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
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.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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.
