Custom Formal Hat — Bone with Tassel Finish
We supply formal hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Bone with tassel finish for e-commerce and small-batch brands. 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 300 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | 15 cm |
| Type | morning dress hat |
| Material | Bone |
| Construction / finish | Tassel Finish |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Quilted Lining — available on Bone, quoted per position and per colour.
- Structured Front Panel — available on Bone, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rib Knit — available on Bone, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Patch — available on Bone, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Bone, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Wash — available on Bone, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hand Braiding — available on Bone, 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 Bone
- Shape sample with tassel finish 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 salt spray test for metal finishes 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
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Can you match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
Start your formal hat programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
