What you get
This template places your custom artwork on the crown of an AS Colour 1117 Bucket Hat, worn by a woman relaxing at a resort pool on a bright summer day. She's caught mid-motion - pushing the hat back, looking down toward the water - so the front panel faces the camera cleanly within a natural, unposed frame.
The hat's ecru cotton twill holds full weave texture in the soft umbrella shade, keeping your print colors accurate and unblown against the brilliant pool highlights behind her. Warm terracotta tile runs along the foreground. A striped towel, a sweating glass with a metal straw, and a tipped orange sunscreen bottle fill the frame with lived-in summer detail.
Why this scene works for POD
Buyers browsing summer hat listings respond to context: they want to picture the product being worn, not displayed on a shelf. Damp hair, visible skin texture, sun-freckled shoulders - it reads like a friend's vacation photo, which is exactly the trust signal that converts on Etsy and Shopify.
The AS Colour 1117 ships in 13 colorways - black, navy, ecru, bone, butter, forest green, and more - so one template covers your full lineup.
How to use it
Open the template in Dynamic Mockups' browser editor, upload your artwork, and position it on the crown panel. Adjust scale, then export a high-resolution image ready for your store listing, Printify product page, or Instagram feed.
Perfect for
- Etsy listing hero image for a custom summer bucket hat drop
- Printify or Printful product page photo for the AS Colour 1117
- Instagram lifestyle post for a coastal or resort apparel brand
- Shopify collection banner for a seasonal accessories range
- Amazon Merch or POD shop thumbnail for custom printed hats
- Lookbook or campaign asset for a swimwear or beach lifestyle brand
Frequently asked questions
Is this poolside bucket hat mockup free to use?
Yes. This bucket hat mockup template is free to use in the Dynamic Mockups Public Library. Open it in the browser-based editor, upload your artwork, customize the placement on the crown panel, and export a high-resolution image - no subscription or download required.
What brand and style is the hat in this mockup?
The hat is an AS Colour 1117 Bucket Hat in ecru cotton twill. AS Colour is a New Zealand-based blank manufacturer known for quality construction. The 1117 style is available in 13 colorways including black, navy, bone, butter, forest green, khaki, and walnut.
Can I use this mockup image for my Etsy listings or Shopify store?
Yes. Images you export from Dynamic Mockups templates are yours to use in your store listings, product pages, and marketing. This poolside lifestyle shot is particularly well suited to Etsy hat listings where a candid, on-model photo helps buyers picture the product in a real setting.
How do I add my design to this bucket hat mockup?
Open the template in Dynamic Mockups' browser editor - no Photoshop or software download needed. Upload your artwork file, position and scale it on the hat's front crown panel, then export a high-resolution image. The whole process takes under a minute.
What makes this mockup different from a standard flat lay hat photo?
This template shows the bucket hat worn by a real on-model woman in a candid poolside setting, with bright turquoise pool water, soft umbrella shade, and natural skin texture. That context helps buyers emotionally connect with the product in a way a flat lay or ghost mannequin shot typically cannot.