Custom Bucket Hat — Corozo Nut with Epoxy Dome
We supply bucket hat to brands, retailers, uniform and promotional programmes, made in Corozo Nut with epoxy dome 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 a finish that tarnishes or rubs off after washing. We lock material, construction, measurement and tolerance on a pre-production sample, and prepare REACH and GPSR documentation so the container clears instead of missing the season it was bought for.
Specification
| Product | Bucket Hat |
|---|---|
| Brim | 5 cm brim |
| Type | cotton bucket hat |
| Material | Corozo Nut |
| Construction / finish | Epoxy Dome |
| Colour options | 16 shades, Pantone matched |
| Packing | assorted size pack |
| MOQ | 3000 pieces per style |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH and GPSR documentation; salt spray test for metal finishes |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Felixstowe (Europe) |
What buyers can customise
- Soft Enamel Fill — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Print — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tassel Finish — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Braided Weave — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sublimation Printing — available on Corozo Nut, quoted per position and per colour.
- Cable Knit — available on Corozo Nut, 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 Corozo Nut
- Shape sample with epoxy dome 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 salt spray test for metal finishes are prepared for the destination market. We ship to Rotterdam or 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.
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.
Do you ship to our forwarder?
Yes. We deliver to your nominated forwarder or quote landed cost under the agreed Incoterm.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
We prepare salt spray test for metal finishes and the supporting test reports for the destination market.
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.
