Custom Bucket Hat — Melton Wool with Knitted Structure
We supply bucket hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Melton Wool with knitted structure for e-commerce and small-batch brands. 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 3000 pieces per style.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or shade variation within one carton. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Bucket Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | 5 cm brim |
| Type | boonie bucket hat |
| Material | Melton Wool |
| Construction / finish | Knitted Structure |
| Colour options | 24 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | gift box |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CPSIA and California Prop 65 compliance; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or New York (North America) |
What buyers can customise
- Embossing — available on Melton Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Elastic Sweatband — available on Melton Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Patch — available on Melton Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Melton Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Water-Repellent Finish — available on Melton Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Felt Blocking — available on Melton Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Melton Wool, 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 Melton Wool
- Shape sample with knitted structure 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 Los Angeles or New York 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 do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many studio and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
What is the minimum order?
Programmes start at 3000 pieces per style per finish. Mixed sizes are fine within one style.
Start your bucket hat programme
Tell us the quantity, the target price and the delivery window — we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
