Custom Formal Hat — Quilted Padding with Yarn Dyeing
We supply formal hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Quilted Padding with yarn dyeing for e-commerce and small-batch brands. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is grosgrain ribbon lustre and edge — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 1000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line, or a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid. 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 | Formal Hat |
|---|---|
| Crown height | 11 cm |
| Type | morning dress hat |
| Material | Quilted Padding |
| Construction / finish | Yarn Dyeing |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | assorted size pack |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Straw Weaving — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rubber Coating — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Wire Brim — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Structured Front Panel — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Quilted Padding, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on Quilted Padding, 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 Quilted Padding
- Shape sample with yarn dyeing 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims 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 grosgrain ribbon lustre and edge.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 1000 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Start your formal hat 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.
