Custom Straw Hat — Sequin Fabric with Die-Casting
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Sequin Fabric with die-casting for outerwear and jacket programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is foldability without cracking the braid — 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: packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up 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 | Straw Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | 6 cm brim |
| Type | seagrass straw hat |
| Material | Sequin Fabric |
| Construction / finish | Die-Casting |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 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
- Sequin Stitching — available on Sequin Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Shapeable Edge — available on Sequin Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Patch — available on Sequin Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pigment Dye — available on Sequin Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Reflective Piping — available on Sequin Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Cable Knit — available on Sequin Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Water-Repellent Finish — available on Sequin Fabric, 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 Sequin Fabric
- Shape sample with die-casting 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 foldability without cracking the braid.
FAQ
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
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 12 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
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.
