Custom Hat Straw — Poplin with Acid Wash
We build hat straw programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Poplin 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, acid wash 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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 | Hat Straw |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Poplin |
| Decoration / finish | Acid Wash |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
What you can customise
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Zip Puller — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Embroidery — available on Poplin, 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 Poplin-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with acid wash applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Golf Clubs — hat straw uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Gyms and Fitness Studios — hat straw uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Manufacturing Plants — hat straw uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Government and Municipal — hat straw uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Spas and Salons — hat straw 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 hat straw batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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 long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.
Start your hat straw programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
