Whether it's older people relaxing by a camp site or young people enjoying street food and fashion, promotional bucket hats can be found almost everywhere these days. Why are bucket hats such a hit when there are so many other hat styles available? Today we decided to look into this and see what the explanation might be.

1. Bucket hats are fashionable and versatile.
2. They can be used for promotions.
3. Bucket hats provide sun protection.

Benefits of Promotional Bucket Hats

Bucket Hats are Fashionable

While headwear of any sort is popular during sunny weather, bucket hats are one of the trendier hat styles despite coming from humble origins (fishing hats). Part of what makes bucket hats a streetwear choice these days is the fact that they're available in a huge range of colours and materials, meaning you can select a denim-styled bucket hat for a night out with friends and pop on a full-colour printed bucket hat for a playful afternoon at the beach. So now when you visit surfwear shops, streetwear shops, and even boutique fashion stores you'll find an assortment of bucket hats for every occasion.

Bucket Hats Work For Promotions

Taking note of the above, corporate entities and community groups alike are seeing that bucket hats can work not just as fashion items, but as headwear with a message. For charities and fundraising events that message might be about hope or a phone number to contact for help, getting people to notice their organisation/event through apparel. Because bucket hats are in high demand as fashion items, their popularity can help boost the uptake of headwear designed to promote these organisations. Heck, even the biggest books of the year are getting on board with the big branding area available on bucket hats --the latest novel by Sally Rooney (set to be one of the biggest literary works of the year) is getting noticed because of its fashionable bucket hats with a message!

Bucket Hats Are Functional

Finally, and perhaps above all, promotional bucket hats are functional headwear. While caps only shield your face and leave your ears and neck exposed, bucket hats help provide sun protection for these sensitive (and easily burned) areas of the body. Because of this high level of functionality you'll see bucket hats often as the choice headwear for pool-goers, beach-goers, and fishing parties. Heck, bucket hats work for all ages, genders, and occupations -- they really are versatile as well as functional. Combine the usefulness of the bucket hat with their daggy-yet-trendy style and you have one of the top promotional products of the year!

Custom Bucket Hat Distribution Tips

Bucket hats have proven to be effective promotional items. Here are some key points to consider:

• Charity Events and Fundraising: Custom bucket hats can serve as powerful tools to raise awareness and support for charitable organisations. Displaying messages of hope or contact information on the hats allows individuals to become walking advertisements for the cause.
• Corporate Events and Conferences: Custom bucket hats can be given away as branded merchandise at corporate events and conferences. They make for great giveaways that can leave a lasting impression on attendees, increasing brand visibility and recognition.
• Sporting Events and Sponsorships: Bucket hats can be customised with team logos and sponsor branding, making them perfect for sporting events or sponsorships. Fans can proudly wear these hats to show their support while promoting the team or sponsor.
• Community Festivals and Trade Shows: Custom bucket hats can be offered as freebies at community festivals and trade shows to attract attention to your booth and generate interest in your brand.

Takeaway

Whether you're looking for a trendy fashion accessory or a promotional tool for your organisation, bucket hats are definitely worth considering. With their functional benefits, versatility, and popularity, they are a smart choice for any occasion. 

If you're keen to learn more about bucket hats or want some idea of pricing or decoration options, simply give the experienced team at Cubic Promote a call on 1300 858 288. Our customer care team can help answer any questions you may have about these hats as well as any other promotional item, just get in touch!