Custom Hat Bucket — Softshell with Satin Printed Label
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Softshell 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, satin printed label 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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 | Softshell |
| Decoration / finish | Satin Printed Label |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Acid Wash — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Puff Printing — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embossing — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
- Care Label — available on Softshell, 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 Softshell-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with satin printed label applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Scouts and Youth Clubs — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Surf and Swim Brands — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Airsoft and Paintball Clubs — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Spas and Salons — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Kids and Toddlerwear — 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 long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for WRAP, 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 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
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
