Custom Fedora — Softshell Bonded with Felt Blocking
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Softshell Bonded with felt blocking for uniform and corporate programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is brim snap and edge finish — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 1000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or shade variation within one carton. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare REACH and GPSR documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Fedora |
|---|---|
| Brim | 8 cm brim |
| Type | wool felt fedora |
| Material | Softshell Bonded |
| Construction / finish | Felt Blocking |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; EN 71 part 3 for decorative components |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Piece Dyeing — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Piping — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rib Knit — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sewn Edge — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Eyelet — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Specification review — shape, measurement, material and target price
- Material sourcing and a finished sample in the agreed Softshell Bonded
- Shape sample with felt blocking applied, blocked or knitted to the approved profile
- Wear and wash test on the production material, then pre-production sample
- Bulk production with in-line checks on shape, stitching and trim alignment
- Final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing that protects the shape in transit
Where it sells
- Retail chains and department stores — repeatable spec, stable reorders
- E-commerce and small-batch brands — low minimums across many designs
- Uniform and corporate programmes — held spec for years of repeat orders
- Promotional and event channels — logo application and retail packing
- Outdoor and winter programmes — built for the climate it is sold in
Packing, testing and delivery
Pieces are packed to the ratio you specify — by size, by colour or by style set — with barcodes applied where the channel needs them, and shape-protected where the profile cannot be crushed. Test reports for EN 71 part 3 for decorative components are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Rotterdam or Felixstowe with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and keep the approved reference on file so reorders reproduce the same material, the same construction and the same brim snap and edge finish.
FAQ
Can you match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare EN 71 part 3 for decorative components and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Start your fedora programme
Send us a reference sample, a drawing or a spec sheet and we will come back with material options, a costing and a sampling timetable.
