Custom Hijab Manufacturer: Fabrics, Sizes, Prints and MOQ

Custom hijab manufacturer programs usually offer chiffon, jersey, modal, cotton voile or satin scarves of about 60–200 GSM, in rectangular sizes around 70 × 180 cm or squares of 110–120 cm. Brand MOQs often run 100–300 pcs per colour, with 7–15 days per sample and 20–40 days for bulk.

About this guide: we wrote it to help buyers brief the right factory, but Weavnora does not make hijabs or other modest-wear accessories. Our production is heavyweight and garment-washed tees, hoodies, sweatshirts and sets; see the private label clothing page or ask for a quote.

Hijabs are worn every day, so customers notice small details: whether the fabric slips, how it feels on warm days, how cleanly the edges are finished and whether the colour fades after washing. A modest fashion brand wins loyalty by getting those details right across many colours. This guide maps each common fabric to its product type, then covers sizes, finishes, printing and packaging, so you can brief a hijab factory precisely.

What is a custom hijab manufacturer?

A custom hijab manufacturer is a textile and accessories factory that cuts, finishes, prints and packs head scarves to a brand's own fabrics, colours, sizes and branding, including rectangular, square and instant styles. Most programs use fabrics of about 60–200 GSM such as chiffon, jersey, modal or cotton voile, start at around 100–300 pcs per colour, and deliver bulk in roughly 20–40 days after sample approval.

Fabric 1: Chiffon and georgette

Chiffon is light, slightly sheer and elegant, which makes it popular for occasions and layered styles. It can slip on the head, so many customers wear it with an undercap. Crinkle or textured chiffon grips better. Edges are usually finished with a fine rolled hem or a narrow overlock. Ask for samples in light and dark colours, because sheerness looks different in each.

Fabric 2: Jersey and stretch knits

Jersey hijabs stretch and stay in place without pins, which makes them a strong everyday and sports choice. Cotton-elastane and viscose-elastane are both common. Quality issues to watch are pilling, curling edges and transparency in light colours. Edges are often left raw-cut on premium jersey or finished with a flatlock or overlock.

Fabric 3: Modal, viscose and cotton voile

Modal and viscose woven or knit scarves feel soft and breathable, so they suit warm climates. Cotton voile is light and matte. These fabrics take dyes well, which helps when you build a large colour range. Check shrinkage and colour fastness to washing and sweat, because daily wear means frequent washing. Our guide to tencel clothing manufacturers explains lyocell and modal fibres in more detail.

Fabric 4: Satin and silk-look scarves

Satin hijabs give a glossy, formal look and are often printed with designs. They are slippery, so matte-backed or crepe-back satin is popular. Square sizes are common for these. Real silk is premium and needs careful handling; most brands use polyester satin for consistency and price.

Rectangular vs instant hijab: which option fits?

Beyond fabric, brands choose between traditional scarves and instant, pre-shaped styles. The table compares them.

The trade-offs are flexibility against convenience. Most brands lead with rectangular scarves in a wide colour range, then add instant hijabs for customers who want speed. Instant styles need more fit testing because they are sewn shapes.

Which sizes and edge finishes should you specify?

Specify finished size, not cut size, in the tech pack, and allow a small tolerance. Rectangular scarves around 70 × 180 cm are common, with larger sizes for fuller coverage. Square scarves around 110–120 cm suit folded styles. Edge finishes include rolled hems, overlock, raw edges, lace trims and fringe. Each finish changes the look and the price, so ask for a finish card from the factory. Our custom scarf manufacturer guide covers edge finishes on wider scarf ranges.

How do printing and branding work?

Digital printing allows detailed designs and small runs on chiffon, satin and modal. Ask for strike-offs on the exact fabric. Branding can be a small woven label in a corner, a printed logo, or branded packaging. Many modest fashion brands sell matching sets, such as a hijab with an abaya; our custom abaya manufacturer guide explains how to coordinate fabrics and colours across both.

How should hijabs be packed?

Packaging is part of the product, especially for gifts and online orders. Options include folding with tissue in a branded box, a recycled polybag with a card insert, or a fabric pouch. Specify folding size, packaging material and labels. Gift sets with several colours are popular for holidays and need extra planning time.

How do you build a colour range?

Colour is a major reason customers come back. Start with core neutrals that sell all year, then add seasonal colours. Each colour needs a dye standard and a lab dip approval. Ask the factory how it keeps dye lots consistent across reorders, because customers often buy a second scarf in the same shade months later. Keep a physical colour card with codes for your team and your factory.

What does a production timeline look like?

A typical timeline is:

1. Fabric and colour selection: about 1–2 weeks.
2. Samples and lab dips: about 7–15 days.
3. Strike-offs for printed styles: about 7–14 days.
4. Bulk dyeing, cutting and finishing: about 20–40 days from approval.

Plan around peak selling seasons, such as Ramadan and Eid, and book capacity early, because many brands order for the same windows.

How do you check quality on a hijab order?

Hijabs are simple products, so small defects stand out. Agree on an inspection checklist before bulk. Check finished size against tolerance, straight and even edge finishes, no pulled threads or snags in chiffon, even colour across the full scarf, and clean print registration on printed styles. Check opacity in light colours by holding the scarf against light. For jersey, check that edges do not curl and that the fabric recovers after stretching. Ask for photos of random cartons during packing, and keep an approved golden sample for each fabric so the factory and your team judge quality against the same reference.

Common mistakes in hijab programs

• Choosing a fabric only on looks without testing slip and opacity.
• Specifying cut size instead of finished size.
• Launching many colours without dye-lot control for reorders.
• Skipping wash and sweat colour fastness tests.
• Booking production too late for peak seasons.

Custom hijab manufacturer: typical specs and key numbers

These are typical industry estimate ranges, not quotes; confirm actual figures with your supplier for your fabric, quantity and destination.

Key takeaways

• Match each fabric to a use: chiffon for occasions, jersey for everyday, modal for warm days.
• Specify finished size, edge finish and tolerance in writing.
• Offer instant hijabs for convenience alongside traditional scarves.
• Control colour with lab dips and a physical colour card.
• Plan production early for seasonal peaks.

How Weavnora can help with the rest of your range

We do not produce hijabs or other modest-wear accessories, but many brands pair them with knit basics we do make: heavyweight and washed tees, hoodies, sweatshirts and sets. Browse the private label clothing page or send an RFQ for those pieces. More sourcing guidance is in our start a clothing brand production hub.