PLACING A WHOLESALE ORDER

We are happy to accept payment by personal or business cheque for wholesale orders. If you have not ordered from PACHACUTI before you will need to make a Pro Forma payment on your first order after which our terms are 30 days.

We have a minimum order value of £200 plus VAT on all wholesale orders.

You may be interested in our other Fair Trade Clothing and Accessories from the Andes - why not visit our other website at www.pachacuti.co.uk.

Stock Availability

Many styles of Panama hats are available from stock throughout the year. Some styles however are only available on advanced order. High levels of demand combined with the slow weaving process for the finer grade hats, can occasionally lead to shortages on certain styles, grades or sizes. Although we can often fulfill orders from our current stock levels, it is advisable to allow 90 days between placing your order and the required delivery date. If you contact us by telephone (01335 345 851) or e-mail, we will be happy to advise you of an estimated delivery time based upon our current stocks.

We can also supply finer grades, different styles, colours or llano weave to order (subject to minimum order). Please call to discuss your requirements.

For those items not available from stock, or for large orders it is advisable to allow 90 days lead time. Production is dependent upon the grade and weave of the hat but also upon whether the women are working in the fields (September to March) when capacity is reduced.

At maximum capacity we can produce:

Grade 2 - 800+ per month.
Grade 4 - 400 er month.
Grade 8 - 300 per month.
Grade 10 - 50 per month.
Grade 12 to 14 - 30 per month.

For larger quantities, we do have other weavers/finishers who we can call upon if necessary.

Hat Sizing and Grades

Panama, Felt and Leather Hat Sizes
Our hats are available from stock in a number of different sizes. Hat sizes are given in metric measurements where the size equates to the circumference of the head in centimeters. If you need help in converting from imperial or calculating your correct hat size visit our Hat sizing page.

Panama Hat Grades
Panama hats come in many different grades usually measured by a number or name. The lower the number the coarser the weave of the hat. Hats with a finer weave are more flexible, roll easily and are less prone to damage. However hats with a finer weave take much longer to produce and prices reflect this. For more information on Panama Hat grades visit our Hat Grades and Weaves page.

Pachacuti imports hats in four grades Standard (Grade 2/3), Superior (Grade 4), Fine (Grade 8) and Extra Fine (Grade 10-12) although not all hats are available in all grades from stock (for availability please see above).

Panama Hat Weaves
Our Panama Hats are available in two weaves; Brisa characterised by a regular diamond pattern, and Llano with a herringbone weave. The Llano weave produces a finer result but takes longer to produce and thus results in more a expensive hat. For more information on Panama Hat weaves visit our Hat Grades and Weaves page.

Panama Hat Boxes
Panama hats can be rolled for travel and we supply hand made, lightweight balsa boxes for this purpose. Care should be taken when rolling Panama hats, especially with the Fedora due to its 'pinched' crown. Fine Panamas may be rolled as can twisted weave and crochet panamas. It is not recommended to keep Panama hats rolled up for extended periods of time as they may be reluctant to regain their original shape.

Panama Hat Bands
Hat bands for Fedora, Borsalino and Colonial Panamas are available in the following colours;
Black - Brown - Beige - Bottle Green
Availability of different colours cannot always be guaranteed. When ordering please state both first and second choice for hat band colour or contact us to check availability.

Postage and Packaging

Parcels will generally be sent by 24 hour courier at a cost of £10.00 + vat. Small orders may be sent by Royal Mail.

Free delivery within the UK is provided for orders over £500 + VAT.

We export our hats worldwide, please enquire for overseas delivery prices.

Making Your Order

Please post or e-mail your order to the address below clearly stating the required hat quantity for each style along with the required grade, size and band colour.

Pachacuti (Wholesale Orders)
19 Dig Street,
Ashbourne,
Derbyshire,
DE6 1GF.
UK

e-mail: wholesale@panamas.co.uk

Terms and Conditions

Prices
Pachacuti reserves the right to change prices as necessary and cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions resulting from these changes. VAT is charged on all products at 15% for delivery within the UK. Wholesale orders are zero rated to countries outside the UK. EC buyers are required to supply us with an EC Vat Number.

Product Specifications
Product specifications should be taken only as a general description. Products may vary within reasonable margins with regard to size and colour. Whilst we make every effort to supply stock of standard specification, all our products are handmade and slight variations are beyond our control.

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All goods remain the property of Pachacuti until paid for in full. Payment of the first invoice is always Pro Forma. Payment of subsequent invoices is strictly 30 days. As we pay our producer groups 100% in advance of order, we appreciate prompt settlement of our invoices.

Viewing and Buying in Person

Our full range of Panama, Felt and Leather Hats along with a wide range of other fair trade clothing and crafts from Latin America may be viewed and purchased in person at our Ashbourne shop:

Pachacuti
19 Dig Street,
Ashbourne,
Derbyshire,
DE6 1GF.

Tel: 01335 345851

Wholesale Opening Hours: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday - Friday (closed Saturday & Sunday).

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