Custom Straw Hat — Sherpa Fleece with Distressed Wash
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Sherpa Fleece with distressed wash for childrenswear and schoolwear. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is mildew resistance for sea freight — 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line. 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 | Straw Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | wide brim |
| Type | paper braid straw hat |
| Material | Sherpa Fleece |
| Construction / finish | Distressed Wash |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; EN 71 part 3 for decorative components |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- UV Printing — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Wire Brim — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat-Cut Edge — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Shapeable Edge — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Patch — available on Sherpa Fleece, 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 Sherpa Fleece
- Shape sample with distressed wash 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 EN 71 part 3 for decorative components 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 mildew resistance for sea freight.
FAQ
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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 300 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Start your straw hat programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
