Custom Ivy Cap — Shell with Steam Blocking
We supply ivy cap to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Shell with steam blocking for uniform and corporate programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is panel symmetry on an eight-piece crown — 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: 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 CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Ivy Cap |
|---|---|
| Size | L / 59 cm |
| Type | flat ivy cap |
| Material | Shell |
| Construction / finish | Steam Blocking |
| Colour options | 12 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Epoxy Dome — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hard Enamel Fill — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Straw Weaving — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Knitted Structure — available on Shell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on Shell, 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 Shell
- 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 REACH nickel-release test for metal findings 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 panel symmetry on an eight-piece crown.
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.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 1000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
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.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Start your ivy cap 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.
