Professional OEM Washed Vintage Dad Hat — VILLAGE BIKES — Factory Direct

Yukaihe manufactures premium garment-washed cotton dad hats featuring the "village bikes" hand-drawn script embroidery design. The logo — rendered in white thread across two lines in a graffiti-inspired lowercase script — pairs with a heavily distressed cotton twill finish for an authentic, lived-in vintage aesthetic. Available in three washed colorways: faded navy, charcoal grey, and olive green. Constructed from premium heavyweight cotton twill with a 6-panel unstructured crown, pre-curved visor, and adjustable rear closure. Produced in a BSCI-certified headwear facility with full private label support.

MOQ: 50pcs | Sample: 7-10 days | Bulk: 15-25 days

(1) Customization Options

• Crown Construction: Classic unstructured 6-panel dad hat design with a pre-curved visor. Low-profile crown with no internal buckram — sits naturally against the head for a relaxed, broken-in silhouette. Fabric-covered top button in matching body fabric. Tonal ventilation eyelets on side panels.
• Advanced Decoration: Script-style embroidery with a hand-drawn, graffiti-inspired aesthetic — rough-edge, organic letterforms for an artisanal feel. Full support for high-density flat embroidery, 3D puff embroidery, chain-stitch embroidery (authentic vintage look), woven patches, leather patches, and screen printing. The "village bikes" design uses lowercase script programming with varied stroke weights to replicate hand lettering. Full private label services include custom interior woven labels, branded sweatbands, and hangtag design.
• Fabric & Finish: Premium heavyweight 100% cotton twill (300-320 gsm) with an aggressive garment wash treatment. The wash process creates natural color fading, subtle highs and lows across the fabric, and a supersoft, broken-in hand feel straight out of the package. Available finishes: acid wash (marbled effect), enzyme wash (uniform fade), stone wash (heavy distressing), and pigment dye with wash (rich color with vintage fade). Colorfastness rating ≥ 4.0 post-wash. Each unit carries unique wash character — no two hats are identical.
• Closure & Hardware: Adjustable metal buckle closure in antique finish to complement the vintage aesthetic. Alternative options: plastic snapback, velcro, leather strap with metal clasp, or cotton webbing strap. Hardware finishes in antique brass (standard), matte black, brushed nickel, or raw copper.
• Color Customization: Full Pantone matching available, with wash intensity adjustable from light fade to heavy distress. MOQ 50pcs per colorway. Stock washed options: faded navy, charcoal grey, olive green, black, burgundy, khaki/tan, dusty rose, and slate blue.

(2) Manufacturing Specs

• Material Grade: Heavyweight 100% cotton twill (300-320 gsm) sourced from audited mills. Pre-shrunk and sanforized before the garment wash process to ensure dimensional stability. The dense twill weave provides the structure needed to withstand aggressive washing while maintaining crown integrity. The post-wash hand feel is notably softer than unwashed cotton, with zero break-in period required.
• Interior Detailing: Soft cotton twill sweatband — also garment-washed for consistent softness — with lightweight foam padding. Full interior seam taping with custom branding option. Unstructured crown (no buckram) allows natural drape and foldability. Interior construction engineered for the relaxed dad hat silhouette.
• Stitching Integrity: 8-stitch per inch density on all visible seams. Tonal thread on body seams to maintain the monochrome vintage aesthetic. Reinforced bartack stitching at stress points: visor attachment corners, panel intersections, and closure anchor. All stitching undergoes the same garment wash process as the body fabric, ensuring uniform fading and zero thread-to-fabric color discrepancy post-wash.
• Embroidery Quality: Script-style flat embroidery with 4,000-5,000 total stitches programmed to replicate hand-drawn lettering. Variable stroke widths (1.0-3.0mm) mimic marker or brush lettering fluidity. White thread on all washed colorways for maximum contrast against faded backgrounds. The script's organic, irregular baseline is intentional — digitized from hand lettering for authentic character. Tested for stitch integrity across 20+ machine wash cycles; post-wash stitch definition remains sharp against the softened fabric.
• Wash Process Quality Control: Each production batch undergoes controlled garment washing with standardized wash duration, enzyme concentration, and tumble parameters. Batch-to-batch consistency monitored via reference samples. Acceptable wash variation range defined at prototyping stage — within this range, natural variation is a feature, not a defect. Post-wash inspection includes: colorfastness verification, fabric integrity check (no thin spots or tears), seam integrity confirmation, and embroidery sharpness assessment.
• Quality Control: 100% final inspection on every batch. QC checklist includes: wash character consistency within batch tolerance, embroidery clarity and placement (centered ±3mm), panel seam symmetry, visor curvature consistency (±2° tolerance), closure function test, fabric hand feel against reference sample, and overall dimensional accuracy. AQL 2.5 random sampling at cutting, embroidery, sewing, washing, and finishing stages.

(3) 4-Step OEM Process

1. Design Submission: Send your logo, artwork (AI/PDF/PSD), or tech pack. For script-style designs, provide original hand-lettering artwork or reference images for digitizing. For wash treatments, specify desired fade intensity (light, medium, heavy, or acid wash) and reference images if available. Quote returned within 24 hours with digital embroidery proof, fabric swatch options with wash samples, and full pricing breakdown.
2. Prototype Development: Sample production in 7-10 days. Includes physical embroidery strike-off on washed fabric to validate how the script interacts with the faded, softened surface. Wash treatment applied to the complete sample — critical for assessing the integrated look of faded fabric plus embroidery. Digital photos sent for approval before shipping. Wash character reference sample retained for batch comparison.
3. Mass Production: Completed in 15-25 days depending on order volume and colorway count. Wash process typically adds 1-2 days to standard production timeline. Inline QC at five checkpoints: fabric cutting and pre-wash dimensional check, embroidery registration and script clarity, panel assembly and seam alignment, garment wash batch processing and consistency control, and final finishing with post-wash inspection. Random AQL 2.5 sampling at each checkpoint.
4. Final Inspection & Logistics: 100% QC report with detailed photos provided before shipment. Inspection covers: wash character consistency across the batch, embroidery script clarity on washed fabric, fabric integrity post-wash (no defects), visor curve uniformity, closure function test, and overall visual consistency across colorways. Global shipping via DDP, FOB, or CIF. Standard export packaging: individual polybag with size sticker and barcode per unit.

(4) OEM & Private Label Capabilities

• Factory Profile: Yukaihe operates a BSCI-certified headwear manufacturing facility with over 10 years of OEM/ODM experience. Annual production capacity exceeds 2 million units across baseball caps, dad hats, bucket hats, and beanies. Specialized in garment wash treatments, vintage finish techniques, script embroidery digitizing, and unstructured dad hat construction.
• Minimum Order Quantity: 50 pieces per design per color. Lower MOQ available for repeat clients and sampling programs. Wash treatments applied at the full-batch level; MOQ reflects minimum wash processing volume. Custom packaging MOQ starts at 100 pieces.
• Private Label Service: Full turnkey solution from design concept to shelf-ready product. Services include: custom logo digitizing and embroidery setup (including hand-lettering conversion), woven label and hangtag design, custom sweatband printing, branded polybag and barcode sticker application, and drop shipping preparation.
• Fabric & Trim Sourcing: Direct relationships with audited fabric mills, trim suppliers, and garment wash facilities. Support for custom fabric development including specialty twill weaves, unique dye lots for wash treatments, and performance coatings (UV protection, water repellent, antimicrobial) applied pre- or post-wash.
• Sampling Policy: Standard sampling fee of $50-$80 per design (credited against bulk order). Sampling lead time 7-10 days. Free digital mockup provided within 24 hours before sampling commitment. Up to 2 rounds of sample revision included. Wash character verified with physical sample — digital mockups cannot fully represent wash variation.
• Quality Certifications: BSCI social compliance audit, ISO 9001 quality management system. Products comply with CPSIA, REACH, and Proposition 65 standards. Wash chemicals and enzyme treatments meet Oeko-Tex Standard 100 requirements. Third-party lab testing (SGS, Intertek) available upon request.
• Packaging Options: Individual polybag, branded hangtag with barcode, custom header card, gift box, or display-ready packaging. Vintage aesthetic packaging options available (kraft paper hangtags, twine ties, uncoated card stock). FOB packaging optimized for container loading efficiency.
• Shipping & Logistics: Global shipping via DDP (door-to-door), FOB (port of origin), CIF (port of destination), or EXW (ex-works). Consolidation services available for multi-supplier orders. Standard transit time 15-30 days depending on destination and shipping method.

Premium vintage washed cotton unstructured dad hat collection available in three pigment-dyed tones: navy blue, sage green and charcoal black. Each cap features front white Gothic script embroidery reading "village bikes". Constructed with soft washed twill fabric for a faded retro aesthetic, this 6-panel baseball cap includes adjustable rear strapback closure, double reinforced brim stitching, and full customisation capabilities (embroidery, pigment wash, custom color matching). Manufactured in a BSCI-certified factory with a 50pcs MOQ and 15–25 day production turnaround time.