CUSTOM MADE HATS AND CAPS GUIDE
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HOW TO MANUFACTURE A CAP?
FABRICS AND MATERIALS
THE MOST COMMON
FABRICS TO MAKE CAPS
Cottons
Twill, Brushed, Canvas, Canvas, Jersey, Chino, Denim, Corduroy…
Polyesters
Twill, Acrylic, Nylon Taslan, Nylon Ripstop, Microfibre, Dri-fit, Pro mesh, Suedine…
Mixed Fabrics
Melton Wool, Poly Cotton Twill, Cotton and Polyester / Spandex.
Others
Leather, Faux Leather, PU…
Certified Fabrics
Oeko-Tex, Gots, Ecocert.
PANTONE COLOR DYING
Minimum order for cotton orders: 4000 pieces
Minimum order for technical fabric orders: 5000 pieces
YOUR OWN FABRICS
You can supply your own fabrics upon request
FABRICS SOURCING
We can source nearly any fabrics and materials in the open market.
A sourcing fee or a higher MOQ may apply.
DECORATIONS TECHNIQUES & EMBELLISHMENTS
EMBROIDERIES, PRINTING, PATCHES, appliques, distresses, washing…
DECORATION TECHNIQUES & EMBELLISHMENTS
HAT AND CAPS FINISHINGS
EMBROIDERIES, PRINTING, PATCHES, appliques, distresses, washing…
DECORATION TECHNIQUES & EMBELLISHMENTS
SIZE CHART
ARTWORKS AND LOGOS
WHAT ARTWORK IS REQUIRED FOR LOGOS AND DECO-RATION APPLICATIONS?
For new designs, please send us soft copies of black and white or colored artworks with indications of sizes, colors and positions preferably in vector (Adobe Illustrator) or very high resolution jpeg file formats.
Pantone color numbers are preferred.
If you want to use your existing embroideries, supply us with your own embroidery tape in .dst format for Tajima machines.
Alternatively we can make the tape for you. There will be a small charge for the embroidery tape depending on the stitch counts.
We have blank templates that can be filled with your logos, colors…
MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITIES
OUR MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITIES
| BASIC DESIGN | 100 PIECES | |
|
COMPLEX DESIGN AND SPECIAL DECORATION APPLICATIONS |
300-500 PIECES | |
|
PANTONE COLOR DYING (COTTON FABRIC) |
100 PIECES | |
|
PANTONE COLOR DYING (POLYESTER FABRIC) |
500 PIECES | |
| CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON | 4000 PIECES | |
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CERTIFIED RPET AND RECYCLED MATERIALS |
4000 PIECES |
PRODUCTION LEAD TIMES
Sampling lead time: 10-14 days.
Bulk production lead time: 25-30 days.
For any urgent or rush production, please contact us.
LOGISTICS SERVICE
| Shipping Term | Shipping Method | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Direct Pick Up in Our Warehouse | — |
| DAP | Door to Door by Air (Express Courier) | 2–5 Working Days |
| DDP | Door to Door by Air (Air Express) | 10–14 Days |
| CIF | Port to Port by Sea (LCL/FCL) | 15–45 Days |
| DDP | Port to Door by Sea (LCL) | 15–45 Days |
PRICES AND PAYMENT TERMS
PRICES AND QUOTATIONS
The manufacturing cost of a custom headwear varies depending on:
- The quantity
- The fabric and material
- The decoration techniques
- The size of the logos
- The finishing (woven labels, lining…)
- The shipping method
In order to provide a quotation and final price, all the design specifications, quantities and information related to your headwear project are required.
PAYMENT TERMS
Graphic and design services: 100% with order confirmation.
Sample: 100% with order confirmation.
Production: 50% deposit with order confirmation, balance before shipment or the release of the goods (EXW).
QUALITY CONTROL
A COMPLETE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM
We strictly perform AQL 2.5 quality standards. We are responsible for damaged goods if the damage is caused by improper sewing or packing on our part.
We apply the ISO 9000 quality control system to every aspect of our workflow. Through this process, we aim to ensure that our hat quality remains consistent and controllable.
We also have dedicated IQC, IPQC, and FQC teams to ensure that the entire quality control system operates effectively at every stage of production.