Custom Fedora — Cork with Wire Brim
We supply fedora to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Cork with wire brim 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 2000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line, 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 REACH and GPSR documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Fedora |
|---|---|
| Brim | 7 cm brim |
| Type | straw fedora |
| Material | Cork |
| Construction / finish | Wire Brim |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 2000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 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
- Mercerised Finish — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Packable Crushable Finish — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Shapeable Edge — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Snapback Closure — available on Cork, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rib Knit — 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 wire brim 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.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 2000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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.
