Valucap VC300A - Unisex Bio-Washed Classic Dad’s Cap - Khaki

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FABRIC 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill
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Selected Color: Khaki39 colors
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The Valucap VC300A is the Bio-Washed Classic Dad's Cap, an unstructured low-profile six-panel cap in 100% cotton chino twill that runs at one of the lowest unit costs of any decorator dad cap. The bio-wash is the point: the cap ships pre-washed for a soft, broken-in hand and a slightly faded vintage face straight out of the case, so a finished cap reads retail without a separate garment-wash step, while the unstructured soft front collapses to a low profile rather than standing up like a structured trucker. That makes it the cap a shop reaches for when a program wants a high-volume blank dad cap at a value price, the default for embroidered merch lines, festival and event caps, streetwear and band programs, and any run where a soft vintage hand and a low unit cost decide the order over a premium structured cap.

The VC300A is built for embroidery first, and the unstructured soft front is the one fact that decides the method. For flat embroidery, the bio-washed chino twill takes a clean 2D logo on the front panel, the soft hand letting the stitch settle flat for a sharp left-front or center-front design, the primary and most consistent method on this cap. For 3D puff embroidery, the unstructured low-profile front has no buckram or foam backing to hold a raised stitch, so puff collapses on the soft panel, route raised puff work to a structured foam-front cap instead. For a leather or PU patch, a laser-cut patch heat-presses or stitches clean onto the flat front panel, the bio-washed twill taking a solid bond for a retail patch-cap look. For a woven or embroidered patch, the same flat front sews or heat-presses a patch cleanly. For DTF and heat transfer, a transfer applies with a curved cap heat-press platen at a controlled temperature, and the flat low dad-cap front suits a transfer better than a tall structured crown, lay a white base under the print on the dark colours. Screen printing does not apply, since the curved seamed cap panel is not a flat screen-printable surface, route flat artwork to embroidery or DTF. Sublimation does not apply, since the 100% cotton chino twill is not a polyester sublimation substrate.

  • Brand: Valucap
  • Style: VC300A (Valucap Adult Bio-Washed Classic Dad's Cap)
  • Fabric: 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill
  • Profile: Unstructured, low-profile, six-panel
  • Construction: Pre-curved visor. Self-fabric tri-glide buckle closure with antique brass slider. Six sewn eyelets. Tear-away label.
  • Fit: One size, adjustable (fits approximately 6 5/8 to 7 3/8)
  • Visor: 2 3/4 inch pre-curved bill; crown height approximately 3 inches
  • Colors available: 30+ colours across solids and bio-washed shades (check current availability on the product page)
  • Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour before a large order
  • Care: Spot clean or hand wash cold. Air dry to hold the bio-washed shape.

The reorder note specific to this style: the bio-wash gives every cap a soft faded face, so confirm your colour reads consistently across lots before a repeat run, since a washed-down shade can vary slightly between dye batches, and match your embroidery thread or transfer base to the panel colour, a light or metallic thread on the dark caps and an opaque white base under DTF on the darks. Pair the VC300A with the premium Yupoong 6245CM Low-Profile Cotton Twill Dad Cap when a program wants a heavier classic dad cap on the same artwork, and cross-shop the Big Accessories BX001 6-Panel Brushed Twill Unstructured Cap when a job wants an even lower unit cost. TheClothingSpace stocks the VC300A at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.

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Features

  • 100% preshrunk cotton
  • Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
  • Seamless rib at neck
  • Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
  • Double-needle stitching throughout
  • Tear-away label
  • Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
  • 7/8" collar
  • Classic fit

Shipping & Returns

All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:

  • USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
  • UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99

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Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.

Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.

Decoration Method Compatibility

How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.

Method Compatible Notes
Embroidery (Flat) the bio-washed chino twill takes a clean 2D logo on the front panel, the soft hand letting the stitch settle flat for a sharp left-front or center-front design; the primary and most consistent method on this cap
Leather / PU Patch (heat-applied) a laser-cut leather or PU patch heat-presses or stitches clean onto the flat front panel, the bio-washed twill taking a solid bond for a retail patch-cap look
Woven / Embroidered Patch a woven or embroidered patch sews or heat-presses cleanly to the flat front panel for a retail dad-cap finish
DTF / Heat Transfer applies with a curved cap heat-press platen at a controlled temperature; the flat low dad-cap front suits a transfer better than a tall structured crown, lay a white base under the print on the dark colours
3D Puff Embroidery the unstructured low-profile front has no buckram or foam backing to hold a raised stitch, so puff collapses on the soft panel; route raised puff work to a structured foam-front cap
Screen Print the curved seamed cap panel is not a flat screen-printable surface; route flat artwork to embroidery or DTF
Sublimation the 100% cotton chino twill is not a polyester sublimation substrate

How Does the Valucap VC300A Compare?

SpecValucap VC300A (Bio-Washed Dad Cap)Yupoong 6245CM (Low-Profile Dad Cap)Big Accessories BX001 (Brushed Twill Cap)
Starting At$4.71$7.92$3.59
WeightLow profileLow profileLow profile
Yarn / Fabric100% cotton bio-washed chino twill100% cotton twill100% cotton brushed twill
FitOne size, adjustableOne size, adjustableOne size, adjustable
ConstructionUnstructured six-panel, tri-glide buckleUnstructured six-panel, premium classicUnstructured six-panel, brushed face
Best ForValue soft bio-washed dad capPremium classic dad cap cross-shopLowest-cost unstructured cross-shop

Fabric Blend by Color Group

Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.

Color Group Blend Print Consideration
Light colours (White, Khaki, Butter, Natural) 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill any thread colour reads with contrast; light DTF and transfers apply without a heavy white base, and a tonal thread gives a subtle bio-washed retail look
Mid and bright colours (Royal, Red, Cardinal) 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill pick a contrasting thread for embroidery; opaque DTF prints clean and a single white base carries most transfers
Dark colours (Black, Navy, Charcoal, Brown) 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill choose a light or metallic thread for embroidery contrast, and lay a white DTF base so the transfer reads on the dark washed twill

Frequently Asked Questions

The Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Classic Dad's Cap is an unstructured low-profile six-panel cap in 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill. It has a pre-curved visor, six sewn eyelets, a tear-away label, and a self-fabric tri-glide buckle closure with an antique brass slider. The bio-wash gives the cap a soft broken-in hand and a slightly faded vintage face straight out of the case.
Flat embroidery, yes; 3D puff, no. The Valucap VC300A bio-washed chino twill takes a clean 2D embroidered logo on the soft front panel, the primary method for this cap. Because the unstructured low-profile front has no buckram or foam backing to hold a raised stitch, 3D puff collapses on the soft panel, so route raised puff designs to a structured foam-front cap and keep this cap for flat embroidery, patches and DTF.
The Valucap VC300A is a one-size adjustable cap that fits approximately 6 5/8 to 7 3/8 head sizes. It adjusts with a self-fabric tri-glide buckle closure and an antique brass slider rather than a snapback or hook-and-loop strap, which holds a clean retail look on the finished cap. One size covers most adult wearers, so a single SKU per colour serves a full program.
The Valucap VC300A and the Yupoong 6245CM are both unstructured low-profile cotton dad caps. The VC300A is bio-washed for a soft faded face at a value unit cost, while the 6245CM is a heavier premium classic dad cap at a higher price. Choose the VC300A for a high-volume value run and the 6245CM when a program wants a premium classic body on the same embroidery.
Yes. TheClothingSpace stocks the Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Classic Dad's Cap at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style. It is available by the piece or the case, and pricing improves on multi-case and full-program orders. Stocked colours ship fast within the US, which keeps lead times short on high-volume cap runs.