Custom Hat Bucket — Crepe with Applique Embroidery
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Crepe 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, applique embroidery 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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 | Crepe |
| Decoration / finish | Applique Embroidery |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
What you can customise
- Custom Drawcord — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Foil Printing — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Reflective Printing — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Crepe, 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 Crepe-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with applique embroidery applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Real Estate Agencies — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Airlines and Cruise Lines — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Fashion Brands and Labels — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Spas and Salons — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Scouts and Youth Clubs — 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
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 300 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.
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.
Start your hat bucket programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
