Custom made hats and caps guide
Step by step

HOW TO MANUFACTURE A CAP?

Choose the
SHAPE & STYLE
of the hat 
Choose the
FABRICS & MATERIALS
of the hat
Choose the
FABRIC COLORS
of the hat
CHOOSE THE
CLOSURE SYSTEM
OF THE HAT
CHOOSE THE
DECORATION TECHNIQUES
for the logos
CHOOSE THE
FINISHINGS
OF THE HAT

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.

EMBROIDERIES, PRINTING, PATCHES, appliques, distresses, washing...

DECORATION TECHNIQUES & EMBELLISHMENTS

WOVEN LABELS, PRINTED SEAM TAPES, LININGS, PIPINGS, EMBOSSED METAL BUCKLES...

HATS FINISHINGS

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) 
500 pieces
pantone color dying (POLYESTER fabric) 
500 pieces
CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON 
4000 pieces
RPET AND RECYCLED MATERIALS 
4000 pieces

OUR PRODUCTION LEAD TIMES

Sampling lead time: 2 weeks.

Bulk production lead time: 4-5 weeks.

For any urgent and rush production, please contact us.

Transport solutions and TIMES

LOGISTICS SERVICES

EXW
Direct pick up in our warehouse (ZHUHAI, CHINA)
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

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: 40% deposit with order confirmation, balance before shipment or the release of the goods (EXW).