Custom Fedora — Satin with Hand Braiding
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Satin with hand braiding 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: colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare UKCA and REACH documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Fedora |
|---|---|
| Brim | 6 cm brim |
| Type | crushable fedora |
| Material | Satin |
| Construction / finish | Hand Braiding |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | assorted size pack |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; CPSIA lead and phthalate testing |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Fringe Finish — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rib Knit — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stamping — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Soft Enamel Fill — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-UV Finish — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Piping — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Brim — available on Satin, 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 Satin
- Shape sample with hand braiding 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 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 ribbon stitching.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare CPSIA lead and phthalate testing and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
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.
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.
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.
