What StarCap does

StarCap (legal entity: STAR CAP CO., LTD) is a China-based custom headwear OEM/ODM manufacturer founded in 1999 and headquartered at No.9, Ji An Road, TianBian Industrial Park, ShiPai Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. The company started as a service and material supplier for overseas customers in 1999 and re-positioned itself in 2001 by establishing a dedicated headwear factory in Dongguan, transforming into a vertically integrated manufacturer serving international fashion and lifestyle brands. Across 8 production lines and over 4,000 square meters of plant space with 180+ workers, the company exports 200,000+ caps annually (one company-history figure cites 2,000,000+), with FOB Shenzhen and a MOQ of 300 pieces.

Its product catalog spans five categories — caps (flat brim, snapback, camper, trucker, fitted, baseball, dad), hats (outdoor, bucket, fedora, straw, fisher), beanies (knit, jacquard, pompom, webbing jacquard), scarves (knit, jacquard, team), and bandanas — with customization options including custom logo embroidery, 3D embroidery, woven patches, and digital printed patches. Manufacturing capabilities combine state-of-the-art knitting technology, precise embroidery, and digital printing applied to snapback caps, supported by rigorous QC across materials, cutting, sewing, embroidery, printing, ironing, and finished goods. The company is BSCI-audited and holds product certifications from SGS, Bureau Veritas (B.V. Intertek), and TUV.

Commercially, StarCap operates a B2B OEM/ODM model with quote-based pricing, refundable sample charges, 7–10 day sample times, 30–40 day production lead times, and payment in L/C, Western Union, or T/T; lead times and unit economics are negotiated per project rather than via published list pricing. The company positions itself as the strategic supplier for named international brands including Billabong, Rip Curl, Roxy, Stussy, New Balance, and Seafolly across surf, action-sports, streetwear, athletic, and swimwear/beach categories. It operates no consumer retail, sells exclusively through direct OEM/ODM relationships, and supports lead generation via a multilingual product website (starcapchina.com), downloadable technical resources, and social channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Skype).

Name

StarCap

Legal name

STAR CAP CO., LTD

Website

https://starcapchina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

StarCap is a China-based OEM/ODM custom headwear manufacturer (caps, hats, beanies, scarves, bandanas) founded in 1999, headquartered in Dongguan, serving international fashion, streetwear, surf, athletic, and lifestyle brands with embroidery and digital printing customization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Headwear Manufacturing

SIC

Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK)

Keywords

• Custom headwear manufacturing
• OEM cap production
• ODM hat manufacturer
• Private label caps
• Custom embroidery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dongguan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. OEM/ODM Manufacturing: StarCap operates as a professional manufacturer producing custom headwear for international brands. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees for custom-designed caps, hats, beanies, scarves, and bandanas produced to client specifications under OEM and ODM arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

StarCap is a private OEM/ODM manufacturer that designs and produces custom caps, hats, beanies, scarves, and bandanas for international fashion and lifestyle brands. Production runs in Dongguan, China across 8 lines with 180+ workers and 4,000+ sq meters of capacity, enabling export of 200,000+ caps annually. Customization options include logo embroidery, printing patches, 3D embroidery, woven patches, and digital printed patches, with a 24-hour in-house design turnaround.

Product overview

StarCap is a custom cap, hat, and headwear manufacturer based in Dongguan, China, established in 1999. The company operates as a professional OEM and ODM manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of headwear products organized into five main categories: caps (including flat brim, snapback, camper, trucker, fitted, baseball, and dad caps), hats (outdoor, bucket, fedora, straw, and fisher hats), beanies (knit, jacquard, pompom, and webbing jacquard styles), scarves (knit, jacquard, and team scarves), and bandanas. StarCap serves international brands including Billabong, Rip Curl, Roxy, Stussy, New Balance, and Seafolly, offering both OEM manufacturing and custom design (ODM) services with customization options such as embroidery, printing patches, and digital printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flat Brim Cap Custom flat brim cap with adjustable or fitted styles, suitable for sports teams, promotional events, and fashion brands.
• Snapback Cap Classic snapback cap with plastic snapback closure, available in various panel configurations and materials including corduroy cotton.
• Camper Cap Casual camper-style cap with curved brim and adjustable closure, suitable for everyday wear and outdoor activities.
• Trucker Cap Trucker cap with mesh back panels for ventilation, featuring buckram construction for structured shape.
• Fitted Cap Fitted cap with closed back construction, providing a snug fit without adjustment mechanisms.
• Baseball Cap Traditional six-panel baseball cap with curved brim, available in various materials and customization options.
• Dad Cap Relaxed-fit dad cap with unstructured crown and curved brim, offering comfort and casual style.
• Outdoor Hats Functional outdoor hats designed for sun protection and outdoor activities.
• Bucket Hats Classic bucket hat style with all-around brim, suitable for casual wear and sun protection.
• Fedora Hats Stylish fedora hats with indented crown and brim, suitable for fashion and formal occasions.
• Straw Hats Breathable straw hats made from natural or synthetic straw materials for warm weather.
• Fisher Hat Fishing-style hat with wide brim and neck protection, designed for outdoor fishing activities.
• Knit Beanie Knitted beanie hats for cold weather, available in various stitch patterns and materials.
• Jacquard Hat Jacquard-woven hats featuring intricate patterns and designs created during the knitting process.
• PomPom Hat Knit beanie hats with pom-pom decorations on top for playful winter style.
• Webbing Jacquard Hat Jacquard hat featuring webbing decoration for added style and design detail.
• Knit Scarf Custom knitted scarves in various materials and patterns for winter accessories.
• Jacquard Scarf Scarves with jacquard-woven patterns for textured designs and logos.
• Team Scarf Sports team scarves featuring team colors, logos, and custom designs for supporter merchandise.
• Bandana Triangular or square bandanas for head or neck wear, customizable with prints or embroidery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Project design turnaround within 24 hours by top design team
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• BSCIsupportingOthersStarCap factory has been audited by BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), demonstrating compliance with social and ethical standards in labor and workplace conditions.
• SGSsupportingOthersStarCap products have been tested and certified by SGS, a leading inspection, verification, and testing company, confirming product quality and safety standards.
• Bureau Veritas (B.V. Intertek)supportingOthersStarCap products have been tested and certified by B.V. Intertek, a global leader in testing and certification services for quality assurance.
• TUVsupportingOthersStarCap products have been tested and certified by TUV, an independent testing organization providing product safety and quality certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Richardson Sports: Richardson Sports is a US-based cap and headwear manufacturer offering custom and stock headwear with a strong focus on performance, outdoor, and lifestyle brand customers. Directly comparable to StarCap as a wholesale custom cap supplier serving action-sports, outdoor, and lifestyle brands.
• Pacific Headwear: Pacific Headwear is a US-based custom headwear manufacturer specializing in caps and beanies for team, athletic, and corporate customers. Comparable to StarCap in custom cap and headwear OEM/ODM production serving brand and organizational customers.
• Outdoor Cap Company: Outdoor Cap is a US-based headwear company manufacturing custom caps, beanies, and accessories for outdoor, sporting goods, and lifestyle brands. Comparable to StarCap in custom headwear OEM/ODM services, broad SKU portfolio, and brand-customer focus.
• AHEAD: AHEAD is a US-based headwear and apparel accessories manufacturer focused on premium custom caps, headwear, and knit accessories for the golf, resort, and corporate markets. Comparable to StarCap in custom headwear manufacturing and B2B brand customer model.
• Flexfit (Yupoong Inc.): Flexfit/Yupoong is one of the world's largest headwear manufacturers, known for proprietary cap technology and private-label cap production for global brands. Directly comparable to StarCap in OEM/ODM cap manufacturing, customization services, and international brand customer base.
• Cap America: Cap America is a US-based custom cap manufacturer producing embroidered and decorated headwear for the promotional products, team, and corporate markets. Comparable to StarCap in custom cap OEM manufacturing with focus on embroidery and decoration.
• Otto Cap: Otto Cap is a US-based custom headwear manufacturer producing caps, beanies, and visors for brands, teams, and corporate clients via OEM/ODM arrangements. Directly comparable to StarCap as a custom cap and headwear manufacturer serving brand customers with embroidery, printing, and woven customization.
• Imperial Headwear: Imperial Headwear is a US-based custom headwear manufacturer producing caps, visors, beanies, and straw hats for the promotional, team, and golf markets. Comparable to StarCap in custom headwear manufacturing with embroidery and decoration capabilities for brand and corporate clients.

Emerging players

• Zephyr Headwear: Zephyr Headwear is a US-based custom headwear company offering stock and custom caps and beanies for the team, collegiate, and promotional markets. Comparable to StarCap in custom headwear manufacturing, though focused more on the North American team/promotional segment than lifestyle brands.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Apparel (DTG2Go / Delta Cap): Delta Apparel is a US-based apparel manufacturer and distributor with a headwear/hat segment serving decorated apparel and direct-to-garment printing customers. A broader incumbent with overlapping cap/headwear manufacturing and decoration capabilities, though operating across multiple apparel categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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