Custom Fedora — Hemp Braid with Hand Crochet
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Hemp Braid with hand crochet for denim and workwear programmes. 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 300 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: shade variation within one carton, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up 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 | 7 cm brim |
| Type | fur felt fedora |
| Material | Hemp Braid |
| Construction / finish | Hand Crochet |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Water-Repellent Finish — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Velcro Closure — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Crochet — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pigment Dye — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Setting — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hand Braiding — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Buckle Strap — available on Hemp Braid, 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 Hemp Braid
- Shape sample with hand crochet 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 CPSIA lead and phthalate testing 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
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare CPSIA lead and phthalate testing and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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.
