Wholesale Hats & Caps: Bulk Blank and Custom Embroidered Hats
Short answer: we sell wholesale hats two ways: as plain blank caps by the piece or the case, or embroidered, 3D puff embroidered or leather patched with your logo in our Yerington, Nevada shop. Our most-ordered bulk caps are the Richardson 112 trucker, the Richardson 115 low-pro trucker and the YP Classics 6606, with Valucap and Decky as the budget picks. Flat embroidery on a hat runs $7 a hat at 12–47 pieces, 3D puff priced by stitch count, and a laser-engraved leather patch $8 at 1–23 (down to $4 at 192+) plus $4 to $6 to sew it on. There is no minimum on embroidered hats, standard turnaround is about 28 days (four weeks), and we ship to all 50 states.
Wholesale Caps We Stock
| Cap | Style | Blank from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson 112 | Mid-profile mesh-back trucker, snapback | $13.90 | The default crew and brand hat. Embroidery or leather patch |
| Richardson 115 | Low-profile trucker, softer front | $13.90 | Smaller heads and a lower, relaxed look |
| Richardson 168 | 7-panel trucker, seamless front | $15.44 | Big front logos with no center seam |
| Richardson 258 | 5-panel rope cap | $15.44 | Retro rope look, leather patches |
| YP Classics 6606 | Retro mid-profile trucker | $16.90 | Brand merch and resale |
| YP Classics 6245CM | Unstructured cotton dad hat | $12.98 | Small, clean logos and casual merch |
| Flexfit 6277 | Stretch-fit, closed back | $16.78 | Sized fitted caps for teams and staff |
| Flexfit 110M | Stretch-fit trucker with snap | $18.84 | Trucker look with a snug fit |
| Valucap VC400 | Budget mesh-back trucker | $7.72 | Giveaways and events on a tight budget |
| Decky 6021 | Budget mid-profile trucker | $8.92 | Large runs where price per hat matters most |
| YP Classics 1500KC | Cuffed knit beanie | $7.42 | Winter programs, cuff embroidery |
Blank prices shown are our web price for a single plain hat. Decorated orders are quoted per job. Browse every hat we stock, compare shapes on cap models compared, or check fit on the hat size chart.
Bulk Hat Decoration Pricing
| Decoration | Price per hat | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Flat embroidery, front | $7 a hat at 12–47 pieces | No minimum |
| 3D puff embroidery | Priced by stitch count | No minimum |
| Leather patch, laser engraved | $8 at 1–23, down to $4 at 192+; plus $4–$6 sewn on. Full leather patch pricing | Ask us |
| PVC or chenille patch | Quoted by size and quantity | Ask us |
| Digitizing (embroidery only) | From $18.99 one time, kept for reorders | — |
Example: 48 Richardson 112s with a flat-embroidered front logo are the blank plus $7 a hat at 12–47 pieces, plus one digitizing fee the first time. Side or back embroidery is an added location: hooping on the front is included, and each extra spot adds $1–$3 a hat in hooping plus its own stitches and digitizing. Full rates are on the pricing page.
Designing your hat with ChatGPT or another AI? One strong front logo is the standard and keeps small orders affordable. Read our hat design guidelines for AI before adding side or back locations.
Best Wholesale Hats for Embroidery
- Structured, mid-profile front: a stiff front panel holds stitches flat. The Richardson 112 and YP 6606 are the easiest caps to embroider well.
- Seamless front for big logos: a 5-panel or 7-panel front like the Richardson 168 has no center seam, so wide logos and 3D puff sit cleaner.
- Unstructured dad hats: fine for small, simple logos. Dense or very large designs can pucker a soft crown.
- Rope and foam hats: better with a leather patch or puff than with fine detail. See rope hats and foam truckers.
- Straw: patch only, never direct embroidery. See custom straw hats.
Logo looking soft or fuzzy on a test hat? Read why embroidered logos look blurry and embroidery stitch count explained.
Wholesale Blanks or Fully Custom
- Blank wholesale caps: buy plain hats to decorate yourself, resell or hand out. Mix colors and styles in one order.
- Embroidered: the standard for company, crew and team hats. See custom embroidered hats in bulk.
- Leather patch: engraved on our own laser and sewn on. See leather patch hats.
- Other patches: PVC and chenille. See custom patch hats.
How a Bulk Hat Order Works
- Send the basics: hat model, colors, quantity, decoration and your logo.
- Get a quote and mockup, usually within one business day.
- Approve the proof. Production is about 28 days (four weeks) from approval.
- Pick up in Yerington or we ship anywhere in the U.S.
Gear note from the shop: structured caps run on our cap driver, not a flat hoop, and we back them with a firm tear-away stabilizer. For raised 3D puff lettering we stitch over 3D puff foam.
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Quote Wholesale Hats
Blank or custom, tell us the hat, colors, quantity and logo. We reply with pricing and a mockup, usually within one business day.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 775-230-0211 or email sales@battlebornclothing.com.
Wholesale Hat FAQ
How much do wholesale custom hats cost?
The blank plus decoration. Flat embroidery runs $7 a hat at 12–47 pieces, 3D puff priced by stitch count, and a leather patch $8 at 1–23 (down to $4 at 192+) plus $4 to $6 to sew it on. Digitizing for embroidery starts at $18.99 one time.
What is the minimum for bulk embroidered hats?
There is no minimum on embroidered hats. The one-time digitizing fee is the same at any quantity, so it spreads thinner on larger orders.
What are the best wholesale hats for embroidery?
Structured, mid-profile caps like the Richardson 112 and YP Classics 6606 embroider best. For wide logos or 3D puff, a seamless 5-panel or 7-panel front like the Richardson 168 works well.
Do you sell blank wholesale caps?
Yes. Order plain hats for your own decoration or resale, decorated hats, or a mix in one order.
What is the cheapest hat to buy in bulk?
The Valucap VC400 and Decky 6021 truckers are the lowest-cost caps we carry, along with the YP Classics 1500KC beanie for winter.
Do you ship wholesale hats nationwide?
Yes. We decorate in Yerington, Nevada and ship to all 50 states. Standard turnaround is about 28 days (four weeks) from proof approval.
Compare Cap Models We Decorate
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