Custom Fedora — Seagrass Braid with 3D Puff Embroidery
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Seagrass Braid with 3d puff embroidery for outerwear and jacket programmes. 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 3000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | wide brim |
| Type | crushable fedora |
| Material | Seagrass Braid |
| Construction / finish | 3D Puff Embroidery |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | single polybag |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Snapback Closure — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-UV Finish — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Packable Crushable Finish — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Velcro Closure — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Steam Blocking — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on Seagrass 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 Seagrass Braid
- Shape sample with 3d puff embroidery 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 REACH nickel-release test for metal findings 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 felt body blocking.
FAQ
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
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 5 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
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.




