Head | Game — Custom Headwear Built for Global Brands

Designed in South Africa. Manufactured in China. Worn Worldwide.

Head | Game is the global design and production division of The Kartal (est. 2007, Cape Town, South Africa).
We create premium, custom-branded headwear for brands, retailers, and distributors across every continent — combining South African creativity with world-class Chinese manufacturing.

Our certified factory in Shanghai produces over 100 million caps per year for some of the world’s most iconic names — including Hugo Boss, Prada, Lacoste, Levi’s, and Columbia — and now extends that same capability to emerging and established brands worldwide.

What We Do

We design, sample, and manufacture custom headwear — from lifestyle caps and fashion staples to performance and corporate styles.

Our team manages every step, from concept and design to production and global delivery.

You imagine it — we make it happen.

• Free in-house design service

• Fully customizable: colors, logos, badges, stickers, labels

• MOQ 300 units (150 per style)

• Sample turnaround: 3 weeks

• Production lead time: 5 – 7 weeks

• Global delivery in as little as 45 days

Manufacturing Excellence

Our factory is certified under:

• SEDEX, WRAP, BSCI – ensuring ethical, responsible production

• GOTS (organic cotton) & GRS (recycled materials) – for sustainable textile sourcing

We use high-quality materials including:

• Cotton / Chino Twill

• Polyester / Lycra Stretch

• Pigment-Dyed Cotton (vintage finish)

• Mesh back panels

Who We Work With

We partner with:

• Corporate brands & marketing agencies (for promotional merchandise)

• Fashion and outdoor retailers

• Sports organizations and event companies

• Distributors and white-label resellers

Whether you need 300 units or 30 000, we scale effortlessly.

Global Fulfilment

All products are manufactured and shipped from Shanghai, China.
We offer flexible delivery options to suit your logistics preferences:

1. FOB Shanghai – you collect from the port or airport

2. CIF / Door-to-Port – we handle freight to your nearest port

3. Air freight – 7 to 10 days delivery depending on destination

Clients may also use their own freight forwarders.
Import duties and local customs clearance are managed by the buyer.

Why Choose Head | Game

• Expert, design-first headwear specialists — not generic suppliers

• Free design service with digital mockups

• Certified, ethical, high-capacity production (150 million caps per year)

• Low MOQs + fast turnaround (≈ 45 days)

• Trusted by world-class brands, now available to you