Custom Formal Hat — Viscose with Soft Enamel Fill
We supply formal hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Viscose with soft enamel fill for e-commerce and small-batch brands. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is shape stability across a full production run, since formalwear has no tolerance for variation — 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: a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid, 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 | Formal Hat |
|---|---|
| Crown height | 15 cm |
| Type | top hat |
| Material | Viscose |
| Construction / finish | Soft Enamel Fill |
| Colour options | 6 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Elastic Sweatband — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rope Trim — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Velcro Closure — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Intarsia Knit — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Stitching — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Viscose, 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 Viscose
- Shape sample with soft enamel fill 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 salt spray test for metal finishes 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 shape stability across a full production run.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 12 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
Start your formal hat programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
