School Hats
Keep Your Students Sun Safe in Style
Custom-branded school hats made easy - quality, comfort, and full sun protection for every student.
Why Choose Our School Hats
Our school hats are designed for NZ conditions - lightweight, durable, and compliant with school sun safety standards.
UPF 50+ Sun Protection
All hats meet or exceed UPF 50+ standards to help keep students safe during outdoor play.
Custom Branding
Add your school logo with quality embroidery or print, in your colours and styles.
Comfort & Durability
Breathable, quick-dry fabrics with adjustable sizing ensure long-lasting comfort for active kids.
The Best Defense Against UV
A quality, wide-brimmed or bucket hat is the best defense against UV radiation during school sports, outdoor lessons, and playtime. By providing custom, comfortable hats, your school ensures all students are covered and compliant with modern sun safety standards.
We simplify the entire process: we work with you to source the right material, find the perfect fit, and match the exact colour required by your uniform policy. It’s sun protection made easy and professional.
Easy Ordering for Schools
We make it simple for schools and PTAs to order custom hats - from design to delivery.
- Choose your style and colour
- Add your logo (embroidery or print)
- Approve your proof
- Receive your order - on time, every time
Popular Hat Styles
Finding the perfect hat means balancing sun safety compliance with student comfort. We offer the most popular styles that fit New Zealand school uniform policies, ensuring you can easily match your existing colours and logo requirements.
The Classic Bucket Hat
This is the most popular choice for primary and intermediate students. It offers great all-around sun protection for the face, neck, and ears, and is easily packable, making it a comfortable and durable option for everyday school life.
Formal Wide-Brim Hat
Often preferred for secondary schools or for maximum coverage, the wide-brim style provides superior shade. Our designs include adjustable chin straps and premium fabrics suitable for a more formal uniform appearance.
Sports Caps
While often requiring secondary approval for daily wear, caps are ideal for sporting events and specific outdoor activities. They provide a large, highly visible area for logo embroidery or print, perfect for team identification.
Trusted by Schools Nationwide
We’ve supplied hats to hundreds of schools across New Zealand - helping them meet sun-safe policies with gear students actually enjoy wearing.
“The Uniform Factory made the whole process so easy. The hats look fantastic and arrived before term started!”
- Office Administrator, Mt Maunganui Primary School
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes! We offer both embroidery and printing options for all hat types. Our team will provide a digital proof for approval before production.
We supply bucket hats, wide-brim hats, and caps - all made from durable, sun-safe fabrics with adjustable fits for comfort.
Minimum order is typically 5 hats per design, but we can accommodate small top-ups or reorders. Contact us for details.
We provide a comprehensive sizing chart and recommend ordering a small sample range to try on students if you are placing a large bulk order for the first time. Many of our styles also feature adjustable headbands for a flexible fit.
Our hats are built for daily school use. We recommend machine washing on a 'gentle, cold cycle' or hand washing with mild detergent, then line drying in the shade. Avoid using bleach or harsh chemicals.
Standard turnaround is around 10 working days after design approval. Larger orders may take slightly longer, especially in busy months.
Let’s Make Your School Look Great
Get started today with a free quote and digital proof - we’ll help you find the perfect hat for your students.
