Custom Hat Bucket — Suede with Tie-Dye Wash
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Suede 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, tie-dye 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 packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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 | Suede |
| Decoration / finish | Tie-Dye Wash |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Drawcord — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Suede, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Suede, 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 Suede-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with tie-dye wash applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Food Processing — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Dance and Ballet Schools — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Golf Clubs — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Automotive Dealerships — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Construction Sites — 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 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 4 days each.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 100 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.
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.
Start your hat bucket programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
