Custom Straw Hat — EVA Foam with Pleating
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in EVA Foam with pleating 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or packing that arrives mixed and unusable on the line. 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 | wide brim |
| Type | paper braid straw hat |
| Material | EVA Foam |
| Construction / finish | Pleating |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | single polybag |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyes and trims |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Waffle Knit — available on EVA Foam, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hard Enamel Fill — available on EVA Foam, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on EVA Foam, quoted per position and per colour.
- Moisture-Wicking Finish — available on EVA Foam, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rope Trim — available on EVA Foam, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on EVA Foam, quoted per position and per colour.
- Packable Crushable Finish — available on EVA Foam, 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 EVA Foam
- Shape sample with pleating 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 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
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.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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 straw hat programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
