Custom Hat Bucket — Georgette with Shirring
We build hat bucket programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Georgette 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, shirring 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, or long lead times that miss the selling season. 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 | Georgette |
| Decoration / finish | Shirring |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Shirring — available on Georgette, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Georgette, quoted per position and per colour.
- Acid Wash — available on Georgette, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Georgette, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on Georgette, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Georgette, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Georgette, 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 Georgette-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Fashion Brands and Labels — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Hospitality and Hotels — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Nonprofit Organizations — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Scouts and Youth Clubs — hat bucket uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Bars and Nightclubs — 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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 200 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
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.







