Custom Bowler & Deby Hat — Slub Cotton with Padding and Wadding
We build bowler & deby hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Slub Cotton version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, padding and wadding and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.
Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification
| Product | Bowler & Deby Hat |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Slub Cotton |
| Decoration / finish | Padding and Wadding |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Puff Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Reflective Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Foil Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Slub Cotton-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with padding and wadding applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Cycling and Triathlon — bowler & deby hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Schools and School Districts — bowler & deby hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Restaurants and Cafes — bowler & deby hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Government and Municipal — bowler & deby hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Corporate Offices — bowler & deby hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes

Quality control
Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so bowler & deby hat batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for WRAP, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
Start your bowler & deby hat programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.







