Custom Hats — Embroidered, Durable, and Perfect for Branding

Embroidered trucker, dad, snapback, fitted, and 5-panel caps, beanies, and visors for teams, brand drops, and everyday wear — cotton twill, performance polyester, stretch fit, and more.

  • Cotton twill, performance polyester, stretch fit, and more
  • Flat embroidery, 3D puff, chain-stitch, chenille patches, and more
  • Free creative proof before production
Free shipping on orders over $250
Free full creative proof for approval
Low minimums on every project
One Tree Planted for every order
Free shipping on orders over $250
Free full creative proof for approval
Low minimums on every project
One Tree Planted for every order

Hats

  • -3%
    Bayside - USA-Made Structured Twill Cap with Sandwich Visor Bayside - USA-Made Structured Twill Cap with Sandwich VisorDesign
    SKU: 3621

    Bayside – USA-Made Structured Twill Cap with Sandwich Visor

    $12.83 - $30.68 $13.30 - $31.15
  • -7%
    Bayside - USA-Made Unstructured Twill Cap with Sandwich Visor Bayside - USA-Made Unstructured Twill Cap with Sandwich VisorDesign
    +1
    SKU: 3617

    Bayside – USA-Made Unstructured Twill Cap with Sandwich Visor

    $12.32 - $30.17 $13.30 - $31.15
  • -5%
    Flexfit - Brushed Twill Cap Flexfit - Brushed Twill CapDesign
    SKU: 6377

    Flexfit – Brushed Twill Cap

    $8.73 - $21.10 $9.20 - $21.57
  • -7%
    Flexfit - Camo Cap custom camo hatsDesign
    SKU: 6977CA

    Flexfit – Camo Cap

    $9.08 - $22.24 $9.80 - $22.96
  • -6%
    Flexfit - Contrast Color Stitched Cap Flexfit - Contrast Color Stitched CapDesign
    SKU: 6386

    Flexfit – Contrast Color Stitched Cap

    $8.27 - $19.12 $8.83 - $19.68
  • -7%
    Flexfit - Cool & Dry Pique Mesh Cap Flexfit - Cool & Dry Pique Mesh CapDesign
    +1
    SKU: 6577CD

    Flexfit – Cool & Dry Pique Mesh Cap

    $8.72 - $21.30 $9.38 - $21.96
  • -8%
    Flexfit - Cool & Dry Sport Cap Flexfit - Cool & Dry Sport CapDesign
    +3
    SKU: 6597

    Flexfit – Cool & Dry Sport Cap

    $8.60 - $21.18 $9.38 - $21.96
  • -7%
    Flexfit - Five Panel Cap Flexfit - Five Panel CapDesign
    SKU: 6560

    Flexfit – Five Panel Cap

    $7.75 - $18.09 $8.40 - $18.74
  • -5%
    Flexfit - Flat Bill Cap Flexfit - Flat Bill CapDesign
    +9
    SKU: 6210FF

    Flexfit – Flat Bill Cap

    $9.63 - $23.25 $10.14 - $23.76
  • Flexfit - Melange Trucker Mesh Cap Flexfit - Melange Trucker Mesh CapDesign
    +1
    SKU: 6311

    Flexfit – Melange Trucker Mesh Cap

    $8.28 - $18.51 $8.32 - $18.55
  • -8%
    Flexfit - Sandwich Visor Twill Cap Flexfit - Sandwich Visor Twill CapDesign
    +1
    SKU: 6277V

    Flexfit – Sandwich Visor Twill Cap

    $8.46 - $20.94 $9.29 - $21.77
  • -8%
    Flexfit - Ultrafiber Mesh Cap Flexfit - Ultrafiber Mesh CapDesign
    +3
    SKU: 6533

    Flexfit – Ultrafiber Mesh Cap

    $8.16 - $19.12 $8.91 - $19.87
  • Flexfit - Wool Blend Cap Flexfit - Wool Blend CapDesign
    +5
    SKU: 6477

    Flexfit – Wool Blend Cap

    $9.88 - $23.15 $9.89 - $23.16
  • -3%
    Mega Cap - Flat Bill Five-Panel Trucker Cap Mega Cap - Flat Bill Five-Panel Trucker CapDesign
    +5
    SKU: 6997C

    Mega Cap – Flat Bill Five-Panel Trucker Cap

    $4.62 - $11.42 $4.77 - $11.57
  • -9%
    Mega Cap - Flat Bill Six-Panel Trucker Cap Mega Cap - Flat Bill Six-Panel Trucker CapDesign
    +1
    SKU: 6997B

    Mega Cap – Flat Bill Six-Panel Trucker Cap

    $4.31 - $11.11 $4.77 - $11.57
  • -1%
    Mega Cap - Organic Cotton/Mesh Cap Mega Cap - Organic Cotton/Mesh CapDesign
    +2
    SKU: 6887

    Mega Cap – Organic Cotton/Mesh Cap

    $5.21 - $12.74 $5.28 - $12.81
  • -7%
    Valucap - Chino Unstructured Cap Valucap - Chino Unstructured CapDesign
    +7
    SKU: VC650

    Valucap – Chino Unstructured Cap

    $3.47 - $8.81 $3.75 - $9.09
  • -5%
    Valucap - Fidel Cap Valucap - Fidel CapDesign
    +8
    SKU: VC800

    Valucap – Fidel Cap

    $4.99 - $12.52 $5.28 - $12.81
  • -3%
    Valucap - Five-Panel Trucker Cap Valucap - Five-Panel Trucker CapDesign
    +1
    SKU: 8804H

    Valucap – Five-Panel Trucker Cap

    $2.88 - $7.13 $2.98 - $7.23
  • -1%
    Valucap - Poly/Cotton Sandwich Twill Valucap - Poly/Cotton Sandwich TwillDesign
    +2
    SKU: VC950

    Valucap – Poly/Cotton Sandwich Twill

    $3.53 - $8.63 $3.58 - $8.68
  • -4%
    Valucap - Structured Chino Cap Valucap - Structured Chino CapDesign
    +7
    SKU: VC600

    Valucap – Structured Chino Cap

    $3.59 - $8.93 $3.75 - $9.09
  • -3%
    Valucap - Twill Cap Valucap - Twill CapDesign
    +5
    SKU: VC100

    Valucap – Twill Cap

    $5.07 - $12.60 $5.28 - $12.81
  • -1%
    Valucap - Twill Trucker Cap Valucap - Twill Trucker CapDesign
    +3
    SKU: VC400

    Valucap – Twill Trucker Cap

    $2.93 - $7.18 $2.98 - $7.23
  • -2%
    Valucap - Unstructured Classic Dad's Cap - YOUTH/SMALL FIT Valucap - Unstructured Classic Dad's Cap - YOUTH/SMALL FITDesign
    +7
    SKU: VC300Y

    Valucap – Unstructured Classic Dad’s Cap – YOUTH/SMALL FIT

    $3.75 - $9.21 $3.84 - $9.30
  • -1%
    Valucap - Unstructured Washed Chino Twill Cap Valucap - Unstructured Washed Chino Twill CapDesign
    +6
    SKU: VC350

    Valucap – Unstructured Washed Chino Twill Cap

    $3.68 - $9.02 $3.75 - $9.09
  • -9%
    Yupoong - Five-Panel Wool Blend Snapback Cap Yupoong - Five-Panel Wool Blend Snapback CapDesign
    +3
    SKU: 5089M

    Yupoong – Five-Panel Wool Blend Snapback Cap

    $6.76 - $15.94 $7.47 - $16.65
  • -9%
    Richardson - Trucker Visor Richardson - Trucker VisorDesign
    +3
    SKU: 712

    Richardson – Trucker Visor

    $9.47 - $23.50 $10.44 - $24.47

Material Lab

Choosing the right cap fabric guides decoration outcomes, retail feel, and program durability. We decorate across heritage cotton twill, performance polyester, cotton-spandex stretch, and acrylic knit and wool blend.

Heritage Cotton Twill

Heritage cotton-twill construction across Yupoong, Richardson, OTTO, AS Colour, and Bayside — classic trucker, dad, and 6-panel hand-feel for streetwear and everyday caps.

Streetwear & Everyday Caps

Best decoration:

Flat Embroidery / 3D Puff / Chenille Patches

Performance Polyester & Quick-Dry

Performance polyester and quick-dry construction across Flexfit, Nike, TravisMathew, and OGIO Endurance — moisture-wicking athletic hand-feel for training, golf, and mesh-back programs.

Athletic Teams & Golf Programs

Best decoration:

Flat Embroidery / 3D Puff / Heat Transfer

Cotton-Spandex Stretch-Fit

Cotton-spandex and stretch-fit construction across Flexfit, New Era, and Richardson — refined stretch hand-feel for fitted retail capsules and brand-ambassador kits.

Fitted & Retail Capsules

Best decoration:

Flat Embroidery / 3D Puff / Woven Patches

Acrylic Knit & Wool Blend

Acrylic-knit and heritage wool-blend construction across Carhartt, Sportsman, Atlantis Headwear, and Legacy — cozy cuffed-beanie and heritage-cap hand-feel for cold-weather and varsity programs.

Beanies & Varsity Programs

Best decoration:

Flat Embroidery / Chenille Patches / Woven Patches

Decoration Zones

Most visible decoration zones

Choosing the right placement determines your design's impact. These zones show where decoration typically performs best. We don't restrict placement—we guide you to the most impactful options and send a proof before production.

Front Center Panel

Highest Visibility

Primary decoration zone — flat-embroidered applications, 3D puff embroidery, chenille patches, heritage woven circle-patches, and chain-stitch embroidery across the front panel.

Side Panel

High Visibility

Small tonal flat-embroidered emblems, chain-stitch embroidery, and tonal embroidery on the side panel of the crown.

Back Strap

Accent Visibility

Small tonal flat-embroidered emblem above the adjustable closure (snapback, strapback, velcro) or on the cuff of a beanie.

Custom Hats decoration zones — top-down flat-lay of a structured cap showing the front panel, side panels, and visor

Expert Guidance

We guide placement and send a proof before production.

Decoration Library

Hat Decoration Methods

The core DTLA Print hat decoration methods — flat embroidery, 3D puff, chain-stitch, chenille patches, and woven patches — matched to your cap fabric and design.

Flat Embroidery

The headline hat decoration. Flat-embroidered applications, athletic embroidery, and tonal shield and crest emblems stitched directly into the front panel of cotton twill, performance polyester, and stretch-fit caps.

3D Puff Embroidery

Bold raised 3D puff embroidery on the front center panel — the streetwear standout on cotton twill and stretch-fit caps.

Chain-Stitch Embroidery

Heritage chain-stitch embroidery for a hand-crafted script look on cotton-twill and wool-blend caps.

Custom Chenille Patches

Retail-ready chenille letter and emblem patches sewn onto the front panel of cotton-twill and wool-blend caps and beanies.

Woven & Embroidered Patches

Heritage woven and embroidered patches sewn onto cotton-twill, performance, and stretch-fit caps for a premium finish.

Specialty finishes & custom details

Heat-pressed transfers, leather and PVC patches, foil, and more — every method under one roof.

Learn More

How our custom hat decoration works

From silhouette selection to final delivery, our streamlined process ensures every hat order is decorated with exceptional quality and on schedule.

1

Choose styles & upload design

Browse the curated hat archive across leading brands. Pick style (trucker, dad, snapback, fitted, 5-panel, beanie, or visor), fabric, colorway, and quantity, then upload your design.

2

Proof & approve

Our design team builds a digital mockup with decoration placement, thread colors, and method. Approve your free creative proof before production.

3

Production & delivery

We flat-embroider, 3D puff, chain-stitch, chenille-patch, or woven-patch your hats with precision in our Vernon, CA studio. Quality-checked, packaged, and shipped with tracking. Individual dropshipping available. One tree planted per order.

Ready to get started on your custom hat project?

Browse hat styles

Anatomy of a Custom Hat

Caps are built for streetwear, athletic, brand-ambassador, and corporate wear with a structured or unstructured crown and a pre-curved or flat visor — decoration-ready across the front panel, side panel, and back strap.

Custom cap anatomy — structured crown, front panel, side panel, sewn eyelet vents, pre-curved or flat visor, adjustable back closure
01

Structured Crown

The crown — structured or unstructured across dad caps, truckers, snapbacks, and fitted caps, holding the profile that defines the silhouette.

02

Front Panel

The primary decoration canvas — flat surface across the front panel ideal for flat-embroidered applications, 3D puff embroidery, and chenille patches.

03

Side Panel

The accent decoration canvas — left and right side panels of the crown, ideal for small tonal flat-embroidered emblems and chain-stitch embroidery.

04

Sewn Eyelet Vents

Sewn or molded eyelet ventilation across the crown panels — keeps the cap breathable across athletic, performance, and lifestyle wear.

05

Pre-Curved or Flat Visor

The visor — pre-curved for classic dad, trucker, and athletic caps, flat-bill for snapback and high-profile streetwear caps.

01

Structured Crown

The crown — structured or unstructured across dad caps, truckers, snapbacks, and fitted caps, holding the profile that defines the silhouette.

02

Front Panel

The primary decoration canvas — flat surface across the front panel ideal for flat-embroidered applications, 3D puff embroidery, and chenille patches.

03

Side Panel

The accent decoration canvas — left and right side panels of the crown, ideal for small tonal flat-embroidered emblems and chain-stitch embroidery.

04

Sewn Eyelet Vents

Sewn or molded eyelet ventilation across the crown panels — keeps the cap breathable across athletic, performance, and lifestyle wear.

05

Pre-Curved or Flat Visor

The visor — pre-curved for classic dad, trucker, and athletic caps, flat-bill for snapback and high-profile streetwear caps.

Built for streetwear capsules, athletic-team programs, brand-ambassador kits, and corporate and golf-program drops

The premium cap and beanie choice — every silhouette for streetwear, athletic, brand-ambassador, and corporate programs.

Streetwear & Everyday Caps

Streetwear & Everyday Caps

Flat-embroidered applications, 3D puff embroidery, and chenille patches on cotton-twill trucker and dad caps — for streetwear capsules and everyday drops.

Athletic Teams & Varsity

Athletic embroidery, chenille patches, and chain-stitch on cotton-twill and wool-blend caps — for athletic-team and varsity programs.

Brand-Ambassador & Retail

Tonal flat-embroidered emblems, woven circle-patches, and small embroidery on stretch-fit and cotton-twill caps — for brand-ambassador and retail kits.

Corporate & Golf Programs

Small-logo tonal embroidery, 3D puff, and heat-pressed emblems on performance polyester and Dri-FIT caps — for corporate and golf-team rollouts.

Custom Hats for Streetwear Capsules, Athletic Teams, Brand-Ambassador Kits, Corporate Programs, and Every Cap Decoration Project

Custom hats are the year-round streetwear, athletic-team, brand-ambassador, corporate, and golf-program decoration canvas — heritage cotton twill, performance polyester and quick-dry, cotton-spandex stretch-fit, and acrylic knit and wool blend, built across truckers, dad caps, snapbacks, fitted caps, 5-panels, beanies, and visors.

At DTLA Print we specialize in flat-embroidered applications, 3D puff embroidery, chain-stitch embroidery, tonal flat-embroidered emblems, athletic embroidery, chenille patches, heritage woven and embroidered patches, and hand-illustrated heat-pressed transfers across leading brands. We handle every order in-house in Vernon, CA. Every order includes a free design proof before production begins.

Two cotton-twill caps showing flat embroidery and 3D puff embroidery side by side

Flat embroidery and 3D puff embroidery on hats

Flat embroidery and 3D puff embroidery are the headline hat decorations. Flat-embroidered applications and raised 3D puff embroidery on cotton twill, performance polyester, and stretch-fit caps — paired with tonal flat-embroidered emblems on the front panel.

  • · Flat-embroidered applications and 3D puff embroidery on cotton-twill and stretch-fit caps
  • · Athletic embroidery and tonal shield and crest emblems
  • · Tested on Yupoong, Richardson, Flexfit, New Era, OTTO, and Valucap cap bodies
Two caps showing a chenille letter patch and a heritage woven patch side by side

Chenille patches and heritage woven patches on hats

For streetwear capsules, athletic-team programs, and brand-ambassador kits, we sew chenille letter and emblem patches onto cotton-twill front panels; heritage woven and embroidered patches sew onto cotton-twill, performance, and stretch-fit caps for a retail-ready finish.

  • · Chenille letter and emblem patches on cotton-twill and wool-blend caps
  • · Heritage woven and embroidered patches on cotton twill, performance, and stretch
  • · Chain-stitch embroidery on cotton-twill and wool-blend caps
Six hats in different fabrics and decoration treatments laid in a row

Every hat fabric and style in one curated archive

From flat-embroidered applications and 3D puff embroidery, to chenille patches, heritage woven patches, chain-stitch embroidery, and heat-pressed emblems — the full DTLA Print hat decoration library on heritage cotton twill, performance polyester, cotton-spandex stretch, acrylic knit and wool blend, and more. Pick the fabric and decoration method that matches the brand story.

  • · A curated archive across cotton twill, performance polyester, stretch-fit, acrylic knit and wool blend, and more
  • · Flat embroidery, 3D puff, chain-stitch, chenille patches, woven patches, and more
  • · Full DTLA Print hat decoration library across every cap fabric
Stack of decorated caps in bulk for a team and event order

Hat quantities, programs, and fast turnaround

Hat orders are welcome at any volume — low minimums on every project, bulk discounts on flat embroidery, 3D puff, chain-stitch, chenille patch, and woven patch runs at volume. Standard production is 10–14 business days after proof approval, with rush production available for streetwear capsule deadlines, athletic-team rollouts, and brand-ambassador drops. Individual dropshipping available on every order.

Any qty no minimum
10-14 day turnaround
Free digital mockups

Questions about Custom Hats?

FAQ

Everything you need to know about cap fabrics, decoration methods, streetwear and athletic treatments, bulk pricing, and delivery.

What's the best fabric for a custom hat?

Depends on the program. Heritage cotton twill (Yupoong, Richardson, OTTO, AS Colour, Bayside) is the streetwear and everyday-cap pick — classic trucker, dad, and 6-panel hand-feel built for flat embroidery, 3D puff, and chenille patches. Performance polyester and quick-dry (Flexfit, Nike, TravisMathew, OGIO Endurance) is the athletic-team and golf-program pick. Cotton-spandex stretch (Flexfit, New Era, Richardson) is the fitted and retail-capsule pick. Acrylic knit and wool blend (Carhartt, Sportsman, Atlantis Headwear, Legacy) is the beanie and varsity choice.

What's the best decoration for a hat?

Embroidery is the headline hat decoration — flat-embroidered applications, 3D puff embroidery, and chain-stitch embroidery read beautifully on cotton twill, performance polyester, and stretch-fit caps. Chenille letter and emblem patches sew onto cotton-twill and wool-blend front panels for a retail-ready look, and heritage woven and embroidered patches sew onto cotton-twill, performance, and stretch caps. We lead with embroidery and patches on hats rather than screen print.

What's the difference between flat embroidery, 3D puff, and chenille patches on hats?

Flat embroidery is stitched directly into the front panel fabric — best for crisp emblems and wordmarks on cotton twill and performance polyester. 3D puff embroidery is raised over foam — best for bold, dimensional front-panel statements on cotton twill and stretch-fit caps. Chenille patches are sewn-on textured patches — best for retail-ready varsity letters and emblems on cotton-twill and wool-blend caps and beanies.

Are custom hats machine-washable?

Yes. Follow the garment label — most cotton twill, performance polyester, cotton-spandex stretch, and acrylic and wool-blend caps are spot-cleanable and hand-washable cold, then air-dried to retain crown shape. Flat-embroidered applications, 3D puff, chenille patches, woven patches, and chain-stitch embroidery are sewn-on and durable through repeat wear.

Do you offer bulk pricing on hat orders?

Yes. Bulk discounts apply at volume across flat embroidery, 3D puff, chain-stitch, chenille patch, and woven patch runs on the full hat archive. Reach out for a custom quote tailored to your streetwear capsule, athletic-team, brand-ambassador, corporate, or golf-program order.

How quickly can I get custom hats for a streetwear capsule or athletic team?

Standard production is 10–14 business days after proof approval. Rush production is available for streetwear capsule deadlines, athletic-team rollouts, brand-ambassador drops, and corporate and golf-program kits. Every order ships with tracking and we plant one tree per order placed.