Melton Wool Fabric for Autumn & Winter Hats

What is Melton Wool?

Melton is a dense, heavyweight wool fabric made from coarse combed yarns, usually woven in a twill structure. The fabric is thick, firm, and finished with a smooth nap surface.

During production, the unfinished fabric is first scoured to remove stains, dust, and impurities, leaving the wool softer and cleaner. Depending on thickness, this process typically lasts 1–4 hours. It is then subjected to milling, where heat, moisture, and friction cause the fibers to shrink, interlock, and felt together. This increases density, strength, elasticity, and warmth.

Key Features of Melton Wool

• Durability: Highly resistant to abrasion, tearing, and pilling (up to grade 4).

• Weather Protection: Dense structure helps block wind, snow, and light rain.

• Warmth: Naturally insulating, perfect for autumn and winter hats.

• Premium Appearance: Smooth, matte surface with a timeless and elegant look.

Because of these qualities, Melton wool hats are a top choice for brands and buyers looking for high-quality custom wool hats for cold-weather collections.

Colors and Customization

Melton wool is typically piece-dyed in solid dark tones such as black, grey, and navy. Since hats require relatively small amounts of fabric, most styles are made from existing stock fabrics. Custom Pantone dyeing is possible with higher minimum order quantities, or with customer-supplied fabric.

Customization options include:

• Logo embroidery and patches

• Private labels

• Flexible sizing (S/M, L/XL)

• Choice of fabric weight and color

This makes Melton an excellent choice for wholesale wool hats and private label production.

Fabric Weights for Seasonal Hats

• Lightweight Melton (200–340 g/㎡): Suitable for autumn hats, providing warmth without excess bulk. Perfect for wool baseball caps and fashion-forward headwear.

• Heavyweight Melton (340–520 g/㎡): Ideal for winter hats, offering maximum insulation and wind protection. Commonly used for winter wool bucket hats and driving caps.

Popular Hat Styles in Melton Wool

• Baseball Caps

• 8-Panel Caps

• Ivy/Driving Caps

• Bucket Hats

Our factory has over 15 years of experience producing custom wool hats for international brands, making us a reliable wool hat manufacturer in China.

Conclusion

With its durability, warmth, and resistance to harsh weather, Melton wool is one of the best fabrics for autumn and winter headwear. Whether you need custom Melton wool baseball caps for your brand, or are looking for a trusted winter wool bucket hat manufacturer for your wholesale business, Melton wool ensures both functionality and a timeless style.