Sun Hats

Custom Bucket Hats in Brushed Cotton

Also known as: Bucket Hats · Personalised Bucket Hats · Branded Sun Hats

The bucket hat returned, and then it stayed. What began as a festival flourish has settled into something quieter — the thing reached for before the school run, the beach walk, the Saturday market. This one is cut from heavy brushed cotton with a sweatband stitched inside, the kind of construction that survives an Australian summer without going limp by February.

Thirty-three colours sit on the swatch card, from taupe and ecru through to fuchsia, kiwi and slate blue, which means the brand colour is almost certainly there already. Branding lands on the front or back panel at 90mm by 50mm, screen-printed or rendered in full-colour digital for logos with gradients or photography. Three head sizes — 54, 57 and 60 centimetres — cover the team, the client list, the event guest book.

The Dream Outcome is small and specific: a logo spotted at a music festival in January, then again at a backyard barbecue in March, then on a stranger queuing for coffee in Bondi. Bucket hats live longer than tote bags and travel further than caps, because they solve a problem the wearer actually has. From 50 pieces, dispatched in two to three days.

Custom bucket hats crafted for comfort and fashion-forward flair, these custom bucket hats are the perfect blend of individuality and everyday ease. Choose from an array of colours and add your personal touch – whether it's an embroidered design, initials, or a favorite quote. From sunny days to street-style moments, these Personalised Bucket Hats are the epitome of casual cool. Embrace the trend, express yourself, and step out confidently in a custom bucket hat that captures your distinct personality.

Custom Bucket Hats are a premium heavy brushed cotton bucket hat with a sweat band which is available in three sizes Small, Medium and Large. These are a handy branded item, great for the Australian harsh sun.

Colours: Taupe, Grey, Ecru, Beige, White, Yellow, Mustard, Coral, Orange, Rust, Pink, Fuchsia, Berry, Burgundy, Red, Mint, Sage, Bright Green, Kiwi, Khaki, Dark Green, Teal, Light Blue, Pastel Blue, Slate Blue, Royal Blue, Navy, Mauve, Purple, Brown, Charcoal, Carbon, Black.

Dimensions: Small (54cm), Medium (57cm), Large (60cm)

  • Branding Options
  • Screen Print: Front and back - 90mm x 50mm
  • Full Colour Digital Print: Front or back - 90mm x 50mm - Extra $2 per unit per position
  • Embroidery: 120mm x 55mm - Extra $4 per unit per position (up to 10K Stitches)

Cost includes 1 colour print on 1 position.

** Please note the minimum order qty is 25 pcs- add $2 to the 50pc unit cost.

Custom Bucket Hats in Brushed Cotton
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Specifications

PID13518
Min Order50
Production Time4 – 7 weeks
SizeSmall (54cm), Medium (57cm), Large (60cm)
Print Size90mm x 50mm
Colour
BlackBlueBrownGreenGreyOrangePinkPurpleRedWhiteYellow
Branding Options1 Colour Silkscreen Print, Embroidered, Full Colour Digital Print
Target MarketKids, Public
PurposeBeach, Event, Marketing, Outdoor, Retail, Sport

Price List

  • All prices are per unit, and are exclusive of GST.
  • Setup price: NZ$89.66
QuantityPrice Per Unit
50 pcsNZ$16.93
100 pcsNZ$12.92
250 pcsNZ$10.59
500 pcsNZ$8.67
1,000 pcsNZ$7.53
2,000 pcsNZ$7.21
3,000 pcsNZ$7.10
5,000 pcsNZ$6.99
10,000 pcsNZ$6.88
20,000 pcsNZ$6.43
30,000 pcsNZ$6.29
50,000 pcsNZ$5.69
SetupNZ$89.66
Price Per Unit (50 × NZ$16.93)NZ$846.61
Total CostNZ$936.26 + Freight + GST

Samples

Samples are available on request. Please contact us for more information.

1 pcs (unbranded) NZ$6.26 + NZ$20.54 freight (Incl. GST)

THE BRAND MANAGER’S TAKE

Why Custom Bucket Hats in Brushed Cotton works

The rare branded item people choose to wear in their own time — sun protection so genuinely useful it outlives every other piece of swag in the bag.

CLEVER WAYS TO USE IT
  • Borrowing from the museum docent world: issue branded bucket hats as 'field guide' headwear for outdoor sculpture trails or botanical garden self-tours — each colourway maps to a different route, so the hat becomes a wayfinding badge instead of a leaflet that ends up in the bin.
  • Adapting the ski resort lift-pass ritual: run a multi-day festival or sports camp where the embroidered hat is the all-access credential — worn not scanned, it signals 'I was here all week' and survives long after the lanyard is binned.
  • From the vineyard cellar-door tasting model: hand sun hats to guests on arrival at an open-air harvest or long-table lunch, branded under the brim where only the wearer sees it — a quiet 'we thought about your comfort' gesture that turns shade into hospitality.
  • Taking the running club's pace-group system: distribute colour-coded bucket hats to onboarding cohorts at a research field station or summer science program, so new starters spot their team across a crowded dig site or sample plot at a glance.
Sunscreen wears off by lunch. This doesn't.
ASKED AND ANSWERED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for Bucket Hats?

The minimum order is 50 units. Volume discounts apply — at 30,000 units the per-unit price drops to $4.91 (63% lower than at the 50-unit mark). Larger quantities mean a lower per-unit price.

Can I brand Bucket Hats with my company logo?

Yes — Bucket Hats can be decorated with 1-colour-silkscreen-print, embroidered or full-colour-digital-print. Sense2 will send you an artwork proof and a branded sample (sample cost + freight applies, credited back on your order) before production so you can check the logo placement, colour match and finish before we run the full order.

How long does production take?

Standard production time is 2–3 weeks once artwork and payment are approved. Fast-turnaround options may be available for urgent events — contact Sense2 with your deadline and we'll tell you what's possible.

Can I order a sample of Bucket Hats before placing a full order?

Yes — samples are available. Sample cost plus freight applies, and the cost is credited back to you when you proceed with your order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.

What size is Bucket Hats and how much branding can it carry?

Product size: Small (54cm), Medium (57cm), Large (60cm). Print area: 90mm x 50mm. If your logo or artwork needs more space, talk to Sense2 — we can often suggest an alternative product with a larger print area.

What colours does Bucket Hats come in?

Bucket Hats is stocked in: Orange, Blue, Red, White, Black, Grey and more.

What's the best bulk price for Bucket Hats?

Pricing starts at $13.22 per unit at 50 units and drops to $4.44 at 50,000+ units. Pricing is for branded product — setup fees and artwork approval are separate. Send Sense2 your exact quantity for a tier-matched quote.

Can I pair Bucket Hats with other branded merchandise?

Yes — Sense2 can build you a coordinated Brand Kit with items that work together. For Bucket Hats, customers often pair it with tote bags, drink bottles, sunglasses and branded lanyards. Tell us the audience and event and we'll curate the kit.

Who is Bucket Hats best suited to as a corporate gift or giveaway?

Picture this: a field-research student → pulling it on at 7am before a day of sample collection, the only bit of branded kit that earns its place because it actually keeps the sun off their neck. That's the kind of moment Bucket Hats is made for. Tell Sense2 who you're trying to reach and we'll confirm it's the right fit — or point you to a sharper one.

What kind of campaign is Bucket Hats good for?

Think of it this way — "Sunscreen wears off by lunch. This doesn't". For example: Borrowing from the museum docent world: issue branded bucket hats as 'field guide' headwear for outdoor sculpture trails or botanical garden self-tours — each colourway maps to a different route, so the hat becomes a wayfinding badge instead of a leaflet that ends up in the bin. It's the right call when you want the gift to feel considered rather than generic, and Sense2 will brand it to match your identity and the moment.

What makes Bucket Hats a clever choice rather than just another giveaway?

The rare branded item people choose to wear in their own time — sun protection so genuinely useful it outlives every other piece of swag in the bag. That's the angle our brand team would pitch — a gift that earns a second look and a place on the desk, not the bin.

Find it. Love it. Keep it.

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