Custom Straw Hat — Tulle with Pleating
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Tulle with pleating for outerwear and jacket programmes. 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 1000 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 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 | palm leaf sun hat |
| Material | Tulle |
| Construction / finish | Pleating |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 1000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Knitted Structure — available on Tulle, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Patch — available on Tulle, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Tulle, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard — available on Tulle, quoted per position and per colour.
- Water-Repellent Finish — available on Tulle, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Tulle, quoted per position and per colour.
- Jacquard Knit — available on Tulle, 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 Tulle
- 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 colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light 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 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 1000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
Start your straw hat programme
Send us a reference sample, a drawing or a spec sheet and we will come back with material options, a costing and a sampling timetable.
