Custom Formal Hat — Seagrass Braid with Metal Eyelet
We supply formal hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Seagrass Braid with metal eyelet for denim and workwear programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is shape stability across a full production run, since formalwear has no tolerance for variation — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: shade variation within one carton, 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 | Formal Hat |
|---|---|
| Crown height | 17 cm |
| Type | bowler derby hat |
| Material | Seagrass Braid |
| Construction / finish | Metal Eyelet |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 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
- Water-Repellent Finish — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Felt Blocking — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Mercerised Finish — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Fringe Finish — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Wash — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- UV Printing — available on Seagrass Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pigment Dye — 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 metal eyelet 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 shape stability across a full production run.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare REACH nickel-release test for metal findings 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.
Start your formal hat programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.




