Custom Fedora — Toyo Straw with Steam Blocking
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Toyo Straw with steam blocking for uniform and corporate programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is brim snap and edge finish — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid, or a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing. 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 | wide brim |
| Type | trilby fedora |
| Material | Toyo Straw |
| Construction / finish | Steam Blocking |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Crochet — available on Toyo Straw, quoted per position and per colour.
- Metal Buckle Strap — available on Toyo Straw, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Toyo Straw, quoted per position and per colour.
- Snapback Closure — available on Toyo Straw, quoted per position and per colour.
- Intarsia Knit — available on Toyo Straw, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stamping — available on Toyo Straw, quoted per position and per colour.
- Cable Knit — available on Toyo Straw, 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 Toyo Straw
- Shape sample with steam blocking 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 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 brim snap and edge finish.
FAQ
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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 do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
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.
