Custom Straw Hat — Softshell Bonded with Straw Weaving
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Softshell Bonded with straw weaving for outerwear and jacket programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is moisture reabsorption, which changes straw dimensions in a damp container — 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: shade variation within one carton, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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 | Softshell Bonded |
| Construction / finish | Straw Weaving |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | retail hangtag |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Sequin Stitching — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Crochet — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-Pilling Finish — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Felt Blocking — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Velcro Closure — available on Softshell Bonded, quoted per position and per colour.
- Soft Enamel Fill — available on Softshell Bonded, 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 Softshell Bonded
- Shape sample with straw weaving 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 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 moisture reabsorption.
FAQ
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.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare GRS recycled content claim and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 7 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
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.
