Custom Bucket Hat — Hemp Braid with Felt Blocking
We supply bucket hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Hemp Braid with felt blocking for denim and workwear programmes. On headwear the specification that decides whether it sells or comes back is UPF rating where it is sold as sun protection — so that is agreed in writing before bulk, not discovered when the first carton is unpacked. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: a supplier who disappears once the deposit is paid, or colour drift between the approved sample and the bulk trim. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare UKCA and REACH documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Bucket Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | 5 cm brim |
| Type | reversible bucket hat |
| Material | Hemp Braid |
| Construction / finish | Felt Blocking |
| Colour options | 12 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | single polybag |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA and REACH documentation; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Felixstowe (the United Kingdom) |
What buyers can customise
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hot Foil Stamping — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Anti-UV Finish — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Structured Front Panel — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sandwich Brim — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- Powder Coating — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
- All-Over Print — available on Hemp Braid, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Specification review — shape, measurement, material and target price
- Material sourcing and a finished sample in the agreed Hemp Braid
- Shape sample with felt blocking applied, blocked or knitted to the approved profile
- Wear and wash test on the production material, then pre-production sample
- Bulk production with in-line checks on shape, stitching and trim alignment
- Final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing that protects the shape in transit
Where it sells
- Retail chains and department stores — repeatable spec, stable reorders
- E-commerce and small-batch brands — low minimums across many designs
- Uniform and corporate programmes — held spec for years of repeat orders
- Promotional and event channels — logo application and retail packing
- Outdoor and winter programmes — built for the climate it is sold in
Packing, testing and delivery
Pieces are packed to the ratio you specify — by size, by colour or by style set — with barcodes applied where the channel needs them, and shape-protected where the profile cannot be crushed. Test reports for REACH nickel-release test for metal findings are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Felixstowe with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and keep the approved reference on file so reorders reproduce the same material, the same construction and the same UPF rating where it is sold as sun protection.
FAQ
What packing options are available?
Bulk packed, carded, or packed to your own size and design ratio with barcodes applied.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Can you match a reference sample?
Yes. Send the trim and we match material, finish and shade, then confirm on a pre-production sample before bulk.
How do you control colour on reorders?
The approved reference and the bulk standard are retained, and every reorder is checked against them before shipment.
Start your bucket hat programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.
