Custom Hat Bucket — Polyester with Snow Wash
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Polyester 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, snow 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | Polyester |
| Decoration / finish | Snow Wash |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Contrast Stitching — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Application — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Polyester, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Polyester, 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 Polyester-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with snow wash applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Dental and Veterinary Clinics — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Laboratories and Pharma — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Maternity and Baby Care — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Kidswear Subscription Boxes — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Workwear and Industrial — 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
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.
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.
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.
Start your hat bucket programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.







