Custom Hat Bucket — Slub Cotton with Foil Printing
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Slub Cotton 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, foil printing 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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 | Slub Cotton |
| Decoration / finish | Foil Printing |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Size range | 2-12Y kids |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Applique Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Care Label — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Zip Puller — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Reflective Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, 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 Slub Cotton-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with foil printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Beauty and Cosmetics — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Cycling and Triathlon — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Event Management — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Chemical and Oil & Gas — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Real Estate Agencies — 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 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for BSCI, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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 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
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.







