Custom Fedora — Cork with Piece Dyeing
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Cork with piece dyeing for childrenswear and schoolwear. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is ribbon stitching, because an unravelled band is the first return — 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: colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim, or a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing. 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 | wide brim |
| Type | wool felt fedora |
| Material | Cork |
| Construction / finish | Piece Dyeing |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Tassel Finish — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rope Trim — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rubber Coating — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Piping — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilted Lining — available on Cork, 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 Cork
- Shape sample with piece dyeing 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 colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light 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 ribbon stitching.
FAQ
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 1000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
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.
