Fabric Bucket Hat Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
Show a small patch design the way it will actually look: on a fabric bucket hat mockup.
Merch shops and sports teams tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: caps show logos small and curved; a simplified version of the mark reads much better than the full logo.
It’s also useful before a print run, to check how large the design should really be on the garment.
Works well for
- A small patch design
- A side mark
- An embroidered logo
Zippypixels created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Fabric Bucket Hat Mockup: editable parts
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Print design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights
- Folds and wrinkles that wrap your print
How to use the Fabric Bucket Hat Mockup
- Prepare the graphic flat, without shadows or fake texture. The mockup adds those.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Change the fabric colour with the colour fill layer.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Place the design as a flat PNG with a transparent background, then let the fabric displacement do the folds.
Ways to use this Fabric Bucket Hat Mockup
- Show a side mark to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present a small patch design in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Use it as the cover image for an embroidered logo in your portfolio.
Good to know
- Made by Zippypixels. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Scroll down for similar cap mockups from other designers.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Does the print follow the fabric folds?
Better apparel mockups use a displacement map or warp so the print follows the wrinkles. Check the preview: if the folds show through the logo, it does.
