Custom Trucker Hat — PVC with Moisture-Wicking Finish
We supply trucker hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in PVC with moisture-wicking finish for outerwear and jacket programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is crown height consistency across the run — 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: shade variation within one carton, 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 CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Trucker Hat |
|---|---|
| Panels | 6-panel |
| Back | patterned mesh back |
| Material | PVC |
| Construction / finish | Moisture-Wicking Finish |
| Colour options | 12 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | shape-protected carton |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Metal Buckle Strap — available on PVC, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Piping — available on PVC, quoted per position and per colour.
- Wire Brim — available on PVC, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidered Patch — available on PVC, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tassel Finish — available on PVC, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on PVC, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-UV Finish — available on PVC, 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 PVC
- Shape sample with moisture-wicking finish 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 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 crown height consistency across the run.
FAQ
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Start your trucker 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.
