Custom Fedora — Waxed Cotton with Knitted Structure
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Waxed Cotton with knitted structure for childrenswear and schoolwear. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is felt body blocking, which sets the crown lines permanently — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Fedora |
|---|---|
| Brim | 7 cm brim |
| Type | straw fedora |
| Material | Waxed Cotton |
| Construction / finish | Knitted Structure |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | shape-protected carton |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Hand Crochet — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Wash — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Patch — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-UV Finish — available on Waxed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Waxed Cotton, 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 Waxed Cotton
- Shape sample with knitted structure 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 salt spray test for metal finishes are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Los Angeles or New York 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 felt body blocking.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
How do you control colour on reorders?
The approved reference and the bulk standard are retained, and every reorder is checked against them before shipment.
Start your fedora programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
