Custom Straw Hat — Spandex Jersey with Powder Coating
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Spandex Jersey with powder coating for childrenswear and schoolwear. 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 1000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Straw Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | 10 cm brim |
| Type | toyo straw hat |
| Material | Spandex Jersey |
| Construction / finish | Powder Coating |
| Colour options | 12 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | assorted size pack |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Patch — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Wash — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Pilling Finish — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Soft Enamel Fill — available on Spandex Jersey, 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 Spandex Jersey
- Shape sample with powder coating 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 GRS recycled content claim are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Los Angeles or New York 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.
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.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare GRS recycled content claim and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
Start your straw hat programme
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