Custom Hat Bucket — Velour with Pleating
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Velour version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, pleating and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.
Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.
Specification
| Product | Hat Bucket |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Velour |
| Decoration / finish | Pleating |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- Woven Label — available on Velour, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Finish — available on Velour, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Velour, quoted per position and per colour.
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Velour, quoted per position and per colour.
- All-Over Sublimation — available on Velour, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Velour, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Velour, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Velour-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with pleating applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Aviation and Airlines — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Banking and Finance — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Restaurants and Cafes — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Laboratories and Pharma — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Universities — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
Quality control
Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so hat bucket batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 14 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
Start your hat bucket programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
