Custom Straw Hat — Velvet with Reflective Piping
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Velvet with reflective piping for uniform and corporate 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 300 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: shade variation within one carton, 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 | 8 cm brim |
| Type | palm leaf sun hat |
| Material | Velvet |
| Construction / finish | Reflective Piping |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | shape-protected carton |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 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
- Embroidery — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Steam Blocking — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Curved Brim — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Rust Treatment — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Structured Front Panel — available on Velvet, 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 Velvet
- Shape sample with reflective piping 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
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 14 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
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 match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
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.
