Custom Straw Hat — Spandex Jersey with Mercerised Finish
We supply straw hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Spandex Jersey with mercerised finish 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: shade variation within one carton, or a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare GSO conformity with Arabic labelling so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Straw Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | wide brim |
| Type | seagrass straw hat |
| Material | Spandex Jersey |
| Construction / finish | Mercerised Finish |
| Colour options | 16 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | bulk carton |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | GSO conformity with Arabic labelling; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Jebel Ali (the Middle East) |
What buyers can customise
- Anti-UV Finish — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Braided Weave — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Cable Knit — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embroidery — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Setting — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rope Trim — available on Spandex Jersey, quoted per position and per colour.
- Injection Moulding — available on Spandex Jersey, 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 Spandex Jersey
- Shape sample with mercerised finish 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 REACH nickel-release test for metal findings are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Jebel Ali 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
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare REACH nickel-release test for metal findings 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 10 working days, and each revision about 5 days.
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.
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.
