Custom Hat Bucket — French Terry with Stone Wash
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This French Terry 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, stone 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: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, 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 | French Terry |
| Decoration / finish | Stone Wash |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Screen Printing — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ruching — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flocking — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on French Terry, 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 French Terry-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with stone wash applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Security Services — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Construction Sites — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Wholesale and Distribution — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Beauty and Cosmetics — 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
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 3 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 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.
Start your hat bucket programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.







