Custom Straw Hat — Merino Wool Yarn with Quilted Lining
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Merino Wool Yarn with quilted lining for denim and workwear 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 inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | raffia straw hat |
| Material | Merino Wool Yarn |
| Construction / finish | Quilted Lining |
| Colour options | 8 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and light |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Anti-Rust Treatment — available on Merino Wool Yarn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Brim — available on Merino Wool Yarn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Die-Casting — available on Merino Wool Yarn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Merino Wool Yarn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidered Patch — available on Merino Wool Yarn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pigment Dye — available on Merino Wool Yarn, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on Merino Wool Yarn, 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 Merino Wool Yarn
- Shape sample with quilted lining 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 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
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 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.
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
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.







