Top 10+ custom hats for embroidery

Hats are a popular choice for embroidery designs, whether featuring a company logo, a symbol, or a catchy phrase. However, selecting the perfect custom hats for embroidery can be challenging. At EmbroInk, we’ve analyzed the top-selling custom embroidered hats from the past year to help you make an informed decision. If you’re searching for the best custom hats for your embroidered logo or design, let’s dive in!

Best Custom Hats Snapbacks for Embroidery

Originally confined to the sports field, snapbacks have become a classic, unisex fashion item. The name “snapback” comes from the adjustable snap strap at the back, which provides a snug fit.

These flat-brimmed, structured caps are ideal for custom hats designs such as gradient embroidery or logo embroidery.

Classic Snapback

The Classic Snapback (Yupoong 6089M) is one of Printful’s top-selling hats. This high-profile hat is made from a premium wool blend and features a stiff crown, ensuring a well-shaped and structured fit.

Features:

• Panels: 6
• Eyelets: 6 embroidered
• Closure: Plastic snap
• Visor: Flat with a contrasting green undervisor

This structured-fit hat offers complete design placement freedom, allowing you to choose between front, back, left, and right placements, and standard or unlimited color embroidery.

Available in 20 different colors, you can opt for matching crown and visor colors or a contrasting combination for a distinctive look. This versatility makes the Classic Snapback an excellent choice for custom embroidery designs.

Snapback | Otto Cap

The Otto Cap Snapback features a wider look than the Classic Snapback. Its stiff fabric behind the front two panels ensures a well-shaped, structured fit. This 6-panel snapback includes a flat visor, plastic snap closure, and 6 embroidered eyelets that match the crown color.

Features:

• Panels: 6
• Eyelets: 6 embroidered
• Closure: Plastic snap
• Visor: Flat with a contrasting gray undervisor
• Stitching: 8 rows on the brim and pro-stitching on the crown

This snapback offers standard or unlimited color embroidery on the front, back, left, or right side. Available in 17 different colors, the Otto Cap Snapback combines top-quality craftsmanship with versatile design options.

Flat Bill Cap

The Flat Bill Cap (Yupoong 6007) is a one-size-fits-all, high-profile, structured fit hat. This 5-panel snapback features sewn eyelets, a plastic snapback closure, and a contrasting green undervisor.

Features:

• Material: 100% cotton twill for breathability, durability, and resistance to wrinkling
• Panels: 5
• Eyelets: Sewn
• Closure: Plastic snapback
• Visor: Flat with a contrasting green undervisor

This cap is available in 7 colors: black, white, grey, red, Royal Blue, black/red, and black/grey. You can choose standard or unlimited color embroidery on the front, back, left, and right sides, making it a versatile choice for custom designs

Best Custom Hats Beanies for Embroidery

Knit, close-fitting beanies are the go-to items for colder climates and seasons. They outline the shape of the head and provide comfort, coziness, and warmth when the temperature drops. Sometimes, beanies come with pom-poms or brimmed cuffs.

Beanies offer a large, customizable surface for big designs, with the front being the most popular placement.

Cuffed Beanie

The Cuffed Beanie (Yupoong 1501KC) is a unisex, close-fitting headwear option and one of Printful’s top-selling custom embroidered hats. This warm and comfy one-size beanie is perfect for chilly weather.

Features:

• Material: Hypoallergenic 100% turbo acrylic for warmth, softness, and resistance to shrinking and fading
• Fit: Close-fitting, one-size
• Customization: Standard or unlimited color embroidery on the front

Available in 12 different colors, the Cuffed Beanie is ideal for both outdoor and indoor wear, offering versatility and comfort for your custom designs.

Knit Beanie

The Knit Beanie (Otto Cap 82-480) offers a classic form-fitting shape and a snug fit, making it exceptionally comfortable and warm. Made from a cotton-acrylic blend, this beanie provides an extra soft feel and breathability, keeping you warm without causing you to sweat.

Features:

• Material: Cotton-acrylic blend for softness and breathability
• Fit: Form-fitting, one-size
• Customization: Standard or unlimited color embroidery on the front

This beanie is available in 6 colors, with the front being the only suitable design placement area.

Ribbed Knit Beanie

The Ribbed Knit Beanie by Atlantis is a classic style beanie featuring a brimmed cuff to cover the ears. Its traditional design complements most clothing styles, making it appealing to a wide audience. Available in 8 natural colors, from rich black to light blue, this beanie suits various preferences.

Features:

• Material: Double-layer knit blend of recycled polyester and acrylic for extra warmth and structure
• Fit: Soft, stretchy, and breathable with a narrow-patterned ribbed knit
• Customization: Standard embroidery on the front cuff

The Ribbed Knit Beanie is an excellent choice for showcasing your design on the front cuff, providing both warmth and style.

Best Custom Trucker Hats for Embroidery

In the early 1970s, companies gave away trucker hats as promotional items for farmers and truck drivers. Since then, these super breathable, one-size caps have become known as trucker hats.

A custom trucker hat features a mesh back for optimal ventilation, a structured foam front, and a snap closure for size adaptability. This casual headwear appeals to a wide audience, including active people and sports enthusiasts, making it an excellent choice for custom embroidery designs.

Retro Trucker Hat

The top-selling Retro Trucker Hat (Yupoong 6606) is a universal fit accessory made from a cotton-polyester blend.

Features:

• Material: Cotton-polyester blend
• Panels: Buckram front panels for structure, mesh back for breathability
• Closure: Plastic adjustable snap
• Visor: Flat
• Profile: Mid-profile with a low-profile design area in the front

Available in 13 colors, this hat offers a stylish and breathable option for your embroidered designs.

Snapback Trucker Cap

The Richardson Snapback Trucker Cap combines classic style and functionality.

Features:

• Material: Cotton-polyester blend for a soft feel
• Fit: Well-structured, classic fit
• Closure: Adjustable plastic snapback
• Visor: Curved with a matching underbill
• Back: Mesh for increased breathability

This mid-profile cap has a low-profile front embroidery area, customizable with standard or unlimited color embroidery. Available in 8 colors, the Richardson Snapback Trucker Cap is perfect for a variety of custom embroidery designs.

5 Panel Trucker Cap

The 5 Panel Trucker Cap (Yupoong 6006) is a high-profile accessory that creates a stylish, modern look. Ideal for warmer weather, this cap features classic trucker styling with a flat bill, a snapback closure, a mesh back, and no eyelets.

Features:

• Profile: High-profile
• Panels: 5
• Closure: Snapback
• Back: Mesh for breathability
• Front: Stiff fabric for a well-shaped and structured look
• Visor: Flat

This cap is perfect for custom designs, from company logos to custom graphics. It comes in 13 different colors and allows for standard or unlimited color embroidery on the front only.

Best Custom Dad Hats for Embroidery

Dad caps, or dad hats, are a relaxed (unstructured) fit hat style variation of the classic baseball cap. Thanks to their loose fit, these hats create a laid-back and vintage-inspired look.

Typically consisting of six smooth and soft panels, a curved brim, and an adjustable strap for size adaptability, dad caps are a popular choice for custom embroidery.

Classic Dad Hat

The Classic Dad Hat (Yupoong 6245CM) is a top-selling, low-profile headwear item with a trendy and stylish look. Made from 100% chino cotton twill, this hat offers exceptional breathability.

Features:

• Material: 100% chino cotton twill
• Profile: Low
• Fit: Unstructured for a relaxed look
• Closure: Adjustable vintage-looking buckle
• Visor: Curved

This hat is available in 13 colors and allows for design placement on the front, back, left, and right sides, with options for standard or unlimited color embroidery. The unstructured design makes it compact enough to fit in a bag while on the go.

Vintage Cap

The Vintage Cap (Otto Cap 18-1248) is another top-selling item. This 6-panel unstructured cap with a low profile has a trendy, washed-out vintage look.

Features:

• Profile: Low
• Panels: 6
• Eyelets: 6 sewn
• Closure: Metal snap buckle with an antique brass finish
• Sweatband: Black

This cap can be customized with standard or unlimited color embroidery on the front, back, left, and right sides.

Custom Hats: Closed-Back Structured Cap

The Closed-Back Structured Cap (Flexfit 6277) is a structured 6-panel hard-bodied cap featuring a curved visor, a contrasting silver undervisor, and an elastic moisture-wicking headband for extra stretch, comfort, and a perfect fit.

Features:

• Profile: Mid
• Fit: Structured with a low-profile embroidery area
• Panels: 6
• Eyelets: 6 embroidered
• Closure: Closed-back with an elastic headband
• Visor: Curved with a silver undervisor

Available in 2 sizes and 11 colors, this cap can be customized with standard or unlimited color embroidery on the front, back, left, and right sides.