Custom Straw Hat — Sherpa Fleece with Distressed Wash
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Sherpa Fleece with distressed wash for outerwear and jacket 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 500 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare REACH and GPSR documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Straw Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | 10 cm brim |
| Type | raffia straw hat |
| Material | Sherpa Fleece |
| Construction / finish | Distressed Wash |
| Colour options | 16 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; EN 71 part 3 for decorative components |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Sequin Stitching — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Braided Weave — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Patch — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Felt Blocking — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Piping — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilted Lining — available on Sherpa Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
- Paint Spray — available on Sherpa Fleece, 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 Sherpa Fleece
- Shape sample with distressed wash 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 EN 71 part 3 for decorative components are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Rotterdam or 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
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 4 days.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare EN 71 part 3 for decorative components and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
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
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.
