Looking to make a statement about your brand with custom apparel? What about a prime way to get your logo out there while combining functionality with style? <\/span>Custom hats<\/span> are the way to go\u2014they\u2019re flexible, fun, and fashionable, and, as it turns out, easy to order and get sent right to your door.<\/span><\/p>\n New to ordering swag and not sure how to get started with <\/span>custom hats<\/span>? We\u2019ve narrowed the process down to four easy steps.<\/span><\/p>\n The first thing you must do when ordering promotional hats is determine what type of hat is right for your needs. There are four types of hats that work well as branded <\/span>headwear<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n So how do you know which to go with? Consider the environment in which you expect them to be worn. Cold weather? Go with the choice that will keep your recipients\u2019 heads warm\u2014a <\/span>beanie<\/span><\/a>. Need a type that\u2019s suited for wear during sports and other athletic activities? Go with a <\/span>baseball cap<\/span><\/a> or a <\/span>visor<\/span><\/a>. And, if you\u2019re looking for a branded hat to be worn as a casual accessory, choose a highly-customizable <\/span>trucker hat<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some more details on each style to help guide your decision:<\/span><\/p>\n \u200bThere are a lot of options to choose from when looking for a promotional <\/span>baseball cap<\/span>.\u00a0 Do want more of a fashion or casual cap, something that people will were in everyday life? Or are you looking for a cap to wear to the gym or other exercise activities? Or maybe a hat for your employees to wear while working or out in the field? Here are a few different styles of <\/span>baseball caps<\/span> to choose from:<\/span><\/p>\n – <\/span>Dad Hats<\/b> – A <\/span>dad hat<\/span> is usually an unstructured <\/span>baseball hat<\/span> with six-panels and an adjustable <\/span>snapback hat<\/span> closure. One of our <\/span>best sellers<\/span> is our <\/span>Cotton <\/span>Dad Hat<\/span><\/a>, it is made of a soft, washed <\/span>cotton twill<\/span>, comes in a variety of colors. It can be customized with your logo via embroidery or <\/span>screen printing<\/span> on the front, back or sides.\u00a0 This <\/span>twill cap<\/span> is a great option for an everyday hat and it is not just for dads.<\/span><\/p>\n – <\/span>Performance and <\/b>Flexfit<\/b> – If you are looking for a cap that is good for the gym or other physical activities, you’ll want to look for a Performance sports hat. These hats are usually polyester or a poly-blend and help with moisture wicking and are more breathable than other hats. The closures tend to be <\/span>flexfit<\/span> (elastic) or Velcro adjustable straps.\u00a0 Our most popular option is this <\/span>FlexFit<\/span> Pro-formacne hat<\/span><\/a>. But we have many options including this <\/span>Nike<\/span> Dri-fit<\/span><\/a> or the <\/span>Adidas Performance Relaxed Cap<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – <\/span>Fashion Caps<\/b> – <\/span>Baseball caps<\/span> can be their own fashion statement. So you will want to consider your audience when choosing a hat. Some people may prefer a <\/span>flat bill<\/span> hat, like our <\/span>6-panel <\/span>snapback<\/span><\/a>. Or others may prefer a more <\/span>low profile<\/span> cap like our <\/span>New Era<\/span> Adjustable.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n – <\/span>Trucker Hats<\/b> – Instead of being made of one fabric like a typical <\/span>baseball cap<\/span>, the front section of a <\/span>trucker cap<\/span> above the bill is usually a polyester or cotton or traditionally foam and the back half\u00a0 is a mesh for breathability. The front of the hat is usually structured and stands up stiffer than an unstuctured hat like the <\/span>dad hat<\/span>, this makes the <\/span>custom trucker hat<\/span> taller than most <\/span>baseball caps<\/span> and a great place to advertise your brand. These hats were traditionally worn by <\/span>truckers<\/span> (hence the name), farmers and other rural workers, but became more popular with younger and urban groups.<\/span><\/p>\n The most important thing to consider when selecting a custom <\/span>baseball cap<\/span> is what would the people you are choosing it for actually like to wear. Are they a younger demographic? Are they active?\u00a0 Do they like bright colors or something more subtle or muted. If you have a mixed audience, maybe mix and match a few styles. Luckily, unlike other apparel, most <\/span>baseball caps<\/span> are considered <\/span>unisex<\/span>, so they are great options to giveaway to everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When choosing a <\/span>beanie<\/span> or <\/span>knit cap<\/span> there are different things to consider than <\/span>baseball caps<\/span>. Here are a few questions you will want to answer.<\/span><\/p>\n -If you want a <\/span>beanie<\/span> that fully customized to your brand, you will want to go with our Fully Custom <\/span>Beanie<\/span>, which can be created especially for you, incorporating your own specific brand colors and design, a custom <\/span>pom<\/span>–<\/span>pom<\/span>. This option is a great gift for your team members or a giveaway. Note that this since this is a fully custom item, the turnaround time might be longer, so you should give yourself at least 30-40 <\/span>business days<\/span> for production. If you need it quicker, the <\/span>stripe <\/span>pom pom beanie<\/span><\/a> is a great and fun option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – If you are looking for something that is standard, comes in a lot of fun colors and appeals to everyone, we recommend the more basic <\/span>Knit Beanie<\/span><\/a> or if you want something 100% cotton, our <\/span>cotton <\/span>beanie<\/span> is the way to go. Or if you are looking for an eco-friendly option, this <\/span>econscious <\/span>beanie<\/span>, made from recycled cotton is the perfect choice.<\/span><\/p>\n – If you want something more fashion-forward, we have a lot of great premium options. This <\/span>TOPO Ragga cap<\/span> is heavy-duty, sturdy and warm and made in the <\/span>USA<\/span> or the <\/span>TOPO Watch cap<\/span> is a classic. We also have some great <\/span>beanie<\/span> options from Roots73. Including the U-Fenelon <\/span>Beanie<\/span> which is a double-layered knit and soft inner lining. Or their <\/span>Peaceriver Toque<\/span><\/a>, which has a unique, stylish fit and is sure to stand out from the standard <\/span>beanie<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n While the most standard options for promotional hats are <\/span>baseball caps<\/span> and <\/span>beanies<\/span> there a lot of other options. For summer events, things like <\/span>visors<\/span> or <\/span>bucket hats<\/span> can be fun options for <\/span>brim hats<\/span> that keep the sun out of your eyes. Or if you are having a<\/span> golf outing or tournament<\/span><\/a>, certain caps or <\/span>visors<\/span> are good options. Particular brands like <\/span>Under Armour<\/span>, <\/span>Nike<\/span> or Adidas are also popular options in these occasions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you\u2019re familiar with the types of <\/span>custom hats<\/span> available and have chosen the one that\u2019s best suited for your recipients, it\u2019s time to design the hat.<\/span><\/p>\n The design you select will depend heavily on which item you select. If you\u2019re looking for something you can really make your own, our <\/span>Fully Custom <\/span>Beanie<\/span><\/a>, which allows you to print up to eight colors, is the clear winner. If you\u2019re wanting something that\u2019s on-trend but comes in a range of colors on which you can have your design either printed or embroidered, our <\/span>6-panel <\/span>Snapback<\/span><\/a> fits the bill (pun absolutely intended).<\/span><\/p>\n Before you fully commit to a style of hat, check what colors it\u2019s available in and make sure there\u2019s a selection that you like and that matches the design you\u2019re going to upload so that the colors don\u2019t clash with one another. Don\u2019t worry\u2014you can easily preview your design as it looks situated on the hat so that you know whether or not the colors are complementary.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve settled on a type of hat and chosen the design or logo you\u2019re going to have printed, it\u2019s time to upload the design and place your order for the hats. Depending on the type of hat you select, you could have the options to upload a front and back design, so if that\u2019s the case, know what you\u2019d like to have in both locations. And for best results when uploading designs, use an EPS file.<\/span><\/p>\n Once your file is uploaded, situate it on the hat in the way that you\u2019d like it to be printed or embroidered. Don\u2019t worry if it doesn\u2019t feel exactly right; all design mock-ups are reviewed by humans to make sure things are centered neatly and error-free. Choose the quantity you\u2019d like to receive, and click add to cart, and proceed to check out to order your branded hats.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are choosing something specific or fully custom, reach out and we can help you with specs or provide a <\/span>design template<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve selected your type of branded hat, uploaded your design, and placed your order, it\u2019s time for our work to begin. We print or embroider your <\/span>high-quality<\/span> design on the hats you chose and then neatly package them to be shipped directly to you. Or, if you prefer, we can store them in our <\/span>Swag Inventory<\/span><\/a> so that we\u2019re responsible for inventory storage and distribution. This way, you can sit back, relax, and let us hold on to your swag while you tell us when to send out your promotional hats and where to ship them to, including one-offs to individuals or as part of a swag giveaway.<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you\u2019re familiar with the process of ordering promotional <\/span>headwear<\/span> and <\/span>custom hats<\/span>, what will you design? A hat can be more than just a fun fashion accessory\u2014with the right design, it becomes a statement piece that reflects your brand and style. Check out Swag.com\u2019s <\/span>assortment of customizable hats, <\/span>beanies<\/span>, and other <\/span>headwear<\/span><\/a> and get started designing your statement today.<\/span><\/p>\n Custom hats<\/span> are also a great addition to a custom <\/span>tote<\/span> swag bag or <\/span>swag box<\/span><\/a>. Or pair them up with some custom <\/span>Step 1: Choose the right type of hat<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Custom <\/b>Baseball Caps<\/b><\/h2>\n
Custom <\/b>Beanies<\/b><\/h2>\n
Other <\/b>Custom Hat<\/b> Options: <\/b>Visors<\/b>, <\/b>Bucket Hats<\/b>, Golf Hats and More<\/b><\/h3>\n
Step 2: Design your <\/b>custom hats<\/b><\/h2>\n
Step 3: Upload your design and order your hats<\/b><\/h2>\n
Step 4: Printing and packaging<\/b><\/h2>\n
Enjoy your branded hats<\/b><\/h2>\n