Custom Hat Bucket — Interlock Knit with Acid Wash
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Interlock Knit 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, acid wash 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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 | Interlock Knit |
| Decoration / finish | Acid Wash |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- Pantone Color Matching — available on Interlock Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Interlock Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Interlock Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Interlock Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Interlock Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Embossing — available on Interlock Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flocking — available on Interlock Knit, 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 Interlock Knit-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with acid wash applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Veterinary Clinics — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Construction Sites — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Mining Operations — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Promotional Marketing — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Chemical and Oil & Gas — 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
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
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.
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.
Start your hat bucket programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
