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Custom Backpack Patches

Turn your backpack into a mobile advertisement with custom backpack patches! Whether you are a business, sports team, or for personal use, The Monterey Company makes it easy to add personal expression to your backpack. We can produce all the best patch styles, everything from chenille to embroidery patches. The customization options are endless, including custom velcro backpack patches and full-detail printed patches.

Our company values are unmatched customer satisfaction, the use of only high-quality materials, and fast turnaround times. With over thirty years of industry knowledge in producing high-quality custom backpack patches, The Monterey Company has you covered from start to finish.

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Popular Styles of Backpack Patches

Embroidered Patches

Our bestseller for custom backpack patches, custom embroidered patches are produced with a fabric base and raised stitching over the base. 

3D Embroidered Patches

Also called puff embroidered patches, this style of patch is produced with a layer of foam under the thread. A great way to add dimension to your design.

Woven Patches

The perfect option for a complex design, custom woven patches are produced with intertwined thin thread. We offer woven labels as well.

PVC Rubber Patches

A popular new product that is constructed with durable materials and includes a three-dimensional look.

Leather Patches

You can’t go wrong with custom leather patches. We offer both genuine and faux leather patch options.

Chenille Patches

Soft and fluffy letterman jacket-style patch with embroidery thread color. Perfect for larger patch designs.

Dye Sublimated Patches

Also called a printed patch, custom dye sublimated patches are the perfect option for patch design with intricate details and vibrant colors.

Custom Backing Styles

Hook & Loop Backing

Both the rough and soft sides of the velcro are sewn to the back of the patch. A popular backing style for law enforcement vests and backpacks.

Iron-on Backing

A heat-activated glue that is added to the backside of the backpack patch. Read this article How To Iron on Patches to a Backpack for a deeper dive into iron-on patches to backpacks.

Adhesive Backing

Sticker style 3M adhesive backing. Typically used to hold the patch in place during sewing. Also called sticky or peel-and-stick backing.

No Backing

Our least expensive backing option. No backing requires sewing for application onto backpacks.

A Deeper Dive into Backing and Attachments


We recommend sewing the patch to the backpack for the longest-lasting adherence. We also suggest adding 3M adhesive backing to your patch order. The adhesive backing is used to hold the patch in place during sewing. Without the adhesive backing, the patch can move out of place. Its recommended to use a seamstress if you are inexperienced at sewing. At the Monterey Company, we offer sewing services, just fill out this form and ask about sewing!

If interchanging patches is your style, then custom velcro patches for backpacks are the answer. We actually sew the rough or hook side of the velcro to the backside of the patch. Backpacks with the soft side of velcro or loop side allow you to easily remove and replace your own custom patches.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do you attach custom patches to backpacks?

The most secure option is sewing the patch to the backpack. If your patch is a heat transfer patch with iron-on backing, you can heat-apply it to the backpack. The final option is velcro attachment, the backpack would need to include the loop side of the velcro and the patch the hook side.

Yes! As long as your patch is produced as an iron on patch, you can heat apply your custom patch onto backpacks. Before applying heat to the patch, look up the backpack's material and make sure it is safe under high temperatures, as certain backpack materials can burn or melt under high heat.

Our minimum quantity for custom patches is 50, except for chenille patches, which is 25 per design.

The best thing about custom backpack patches is that you are not limited to a backpack type. The only caveat is ironing on patches to certain backpack materials, as some materials can get damaged under high heat.

For customized patches, the approximate production time is 8 to 15 days. Please note this does vary depending on the current production schedule. Look out for free shipping (within the United States) promotional emails by adding your email address to our our mailing list below.

Absolutely! Just ask your sales or customer service representative for a patch sample before full order production. Please note this will add extra time to your order.


Bulk Discounts For Schools, Businesses, And Sports Teams

Are you looking to outfit a large group with customized patches? The wait is over, we can help! The Monterey Company offers large bulk order discounts, with very competitive pricing, and access to our team of graphic designers. Whether you are adding team spirit to your high school or award patches at a martial arts tournament, we have you covered.

Three Easy Steps to Order Custom Hook and Loop Patches

Need Help? We remove the complexity out of finding the right patch maker. Our friendly customer service team will walk you through the process. Including design and style help: 


Step 1: Select — Choose your patch type, and select your patch size by filling out this quote request form. You will then receive a free quote from our sales team.

Step 2: Approve — We create a custom design art proof to approve. Art revisions are easy! Just ask our custom success team.

Step 3: Receive — When your final product finishes and passes our quality control standards. Your patches will ship with a tracking number.


Testimonials

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Mark Andrews
August 9, 2025
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Jaylen Posey
August 7, 2025

The hats we received were great! We will be shopping with you all again very soon!

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Autumn Rickard
August 7, 2025

My experience was amazing from start to finish. Cortney really helped me through this process and the personalized earrings turned out beautifully. She was able to get me the order delivered before my desired timeframe, very pleased and will use Monterey Company again in the future.

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MACE CLUB
August 7, 2025

We had a great experience with Monterey Co. Their customer service was excellent with prompt, clear, and concise communication. Their products were as expected and we look forward to having them for our golf outing.

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Michael Veach
August 6, 2025

Great work.

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Juan Meza
August 6, 2025

People always ask me where my pins are made and I tell them right here in Oregon. Badass pins and quick responses all in English. I’ve dealt with making pins over seas and it’s a struggle communicating and the time difference does not help.

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I’ve ordered patches and coins through Monterey Company. They’ve always done a good job both with product and the customer service.

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Jill Dellinger
August 6, 2025

I love your keychains! Service is always prompt and professional!

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louis weyrich
August 6, 2025

I love my logo stamped out of metal. Looks so good.

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Azin Hatefi
August 6, 2025

You guys did well, as usual. But UPS needs some coaching on its tracking communications. Thanks

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Kraig Thorne
August 2, 2025

They did a great job and quickly fixed a small problem I had. I will use them again

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Jennifer Jackson
August 1, 2025

Koozies look wonderful! Thank you!

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James Gore
July 31, 2025

The PVC patches I ordered came out looking really nice, and the whole process was fairly easy.

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Brett Rhodes
July 30, 2025
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Brady Davis
July 30, 2025

The rep was super helpful at getting the colors perfect for my order. And he was also extremely patient with me. Overall, a supremely great experience!

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Cool Breeze
July 28, 2025

Quick turnaround on the Patches, Thank you and looking forward to future orders. The details were amazing.

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Glenny Zachry
July 28, 2025

Had a really great experience with Josh P. Quick to respond, updated me with timelines almost every day, delivered much earlier than expected. Received the product and met expectations. Definitely ordering again!

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Steven Pester
July 25, 2025

The Monterey Company will now be my go to maker of keychains. (Guess I better check out their other products as well!) Ordered these keychains from Josh and he was great to work with very personable and knowledgeable. I actually look at them last February and wasn’t ready to order until June. He kindly reminded me without any “high pressure.” Great place to get your swag!!

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Tony Wulfekuhle
July 23, 2025

The stickers and patches I ordered could not have turned out better. Josh was excellent to work with and helped me make sure that my designed turned out the way I wanted on the stickers, as well as helped frame the design for the patch so the details came through correctly. This was my second time using Monterey and I will be coming back again the next time

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Joseph Palm
July 22, 2025

The lapel pins came out amazing and the price was better than other quotes I received. I highly recommend this company.

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Mark Dushel
July 22, 2025

Helpful service and great products!

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Samuel Bott
July 22, 2025

Got great embroidered hats from this company. The price was reasonable and the hats came out great. Fast shipping and good customer service!

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Joshua Diaz
July 22, 2025

Amazing work thank you

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Amy Ballock
July 22, 2025

We use Monterey Company for our Conference to create custom pins. They are AMAZING! They capture every little detail of our logo and make it such a special keepsake for our attendees. We will keep coming back!

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Marc Baker
July 22, 2025
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Rigoberto Orozco
July 20, 2025

Awesome Service! Went above and beyond to esnure I got my order as needed!

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casey mccommons
July 18, 2025
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Tony Stitt
July 17, 2025

Very happy with our patches.

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Meg Chun
July 17, 2025

Wow! Great company. So easy to work with, excellent communication and the products were top quality. (Hats with sewn patches on this go around). I will definitley be using Monterey Company for our promo needs.

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Faith Dahlman
July 16, 2025

Super quality PVC logos! Josh has been fantastic to work with and very prompt with communications. Thanks so much!

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Nadya Siapin
July 15, 2025

Even cuter than the proofs! They're absolutely perfect, and Monterey Company's customer service was just the icing on the cake. Thank you!

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Jesus Otero
July 15, 2025

Monterey made coins for our military unit. They were very easy to work with and provided very reasonable prices. The coins are excellent quality and look and feel great. Mr. Turney in sales really helped us out. Much appreciated!

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Joy Ride Clothing
July 15, 2025

Had a great experience working Monterey Company and their team. I will recommend them to anyone.

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Karl King
July 12, 2025

Client was very pleased with the pins upon delivery. I was pleased with the service and assistance during the product design phase.

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Cara Overland
July 10, 2025

I worked with The Monterey Company to manufacture Lake Superior charms for my jewelry company. They turned out excellent and the service provided by Eric was top notch. Thanks!

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P Mac
July 10, 2025

great experience!

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Andrea Smith
July 9, 2025

Have made multiple orders, great communication and great product.

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Raymond Tinga
July 9, 2025

Ordered 50 custom pins. Great people to work with. Josh was outstanding!! Packaging was outstanding, all individually packaged. Most definitely making a second order and referring others to this company.

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Robert Wilson
July 8, 2025

The Monterey Company was great to work with. The custom leather and woven patches came out great! The stitching on the hats were perfect. Couldn't be happier with the products.

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Will Bishop
July 3, 2025

Great customer service and great results!!

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Tony Jones
July 3, 2025

Great place to do business with. The quality is beyond my expectations. Josh is an amazing rep who answered all questions immediately. Will work with again 100%

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Joe Mares
July 2, 2025

They came out perfect!

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Dietmar Rosell
July 2, 2025

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Eric Turney and the entire team of the Monterey Company for your communicative cooperation. And last but not least, for another beautifully designed and perfect-looking badge for the Tuvalu Football Association. After the badges for the football associations of Comoros, New Caledonia, and East Timor, this is now the fifth project I have completed through Monterey Company to everyone's complete satisfaction. My very special thanks again for that.

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Dylan Williams
June 29, 2025

I ran a business for a few years, found these guys and purchased from them directly, had a stroke and the company I gave everything to kicked me to the curb I saw some new stuff coming out that I liked and all I did was email and ask if they were making the new stuff I seen and I was told they couldn’t talk to me anymore even though i was looking to be a customer to them on my own, I just think that’s bad business.i wasn’t trying to sabotage anyone or anything just figure out my next chapter in life.

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Andrew Driesenga
June 27, 2025

Amazing customer service. And willingness to help my son.

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Santa.Ric Erwin
June 27, 2025

Our 501c7 has learned to rely on Monterey, not only for their high quality & bang for the buck, but for their professional integrity as well; when production was challenged by external circumstances, they were able to find a work-around which saved the day...

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Paul McLendon
June 26, 2025

I have used Monterey Company for years. Way back when my girls played softball and now for my Grandsons and their baseball teams.

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Dana Russo
June 24, 2025

Great company to work with! I got product samples made of charms that I plan to sell before I go into mass production. The samples arrived as expected and they were amazing! Excellent quality, fair prices and wonderful customer service. I highly recommend the Monterey Company, you won't be disappointed!

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Jamil Mamdani
June 24, 2025
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Mary Cooper
June 24, 2025

We had an excellent experience with Josh at the Monterey Company. He was fast, responsive, and efficient. Our race medals came out great!

Why Choose The Monterey Company?

Free Design Proofs

From the initial sketch to the final product, our team of designers can help transform an idea into a custom design.

Over Thirty Years of Expertise

With a five-star rating on Google, The Monterey Company has mastered high-quality patch manufacturing.

Brand Awareness

Turn your backpack into an on-the-go advertisement. While stickers fade over time, patches stay clean for much longer.

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Hats good enough for the whole team — and then some.

From desk days to coffee runs, warehouse to weekend hikes, these custom hats pass the vibe check every time. 🧢✨
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Camo just leveled up. 🧢🔥

The Richardson 112PFP—our go-to performance trucker—is now available in all-new camo prints and ready to customize straight from our hat shop. No quotes, no wait. Just pick your hat, upload your logo, and boom—you’re geared up.

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This killer dinosaur coin is making us want to go see the new Jurassic World movie! 🦖👀 if you’ve seen it, do you recommend it?

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Fore the love of custom gear ⛳️

From the course to the clubhouse, our custom golf hats bring the perfect combo of performance and personality. Pick your style, add your logo, and we’ll handle the rest—no quote needed.

Now that’s a hole-in-one. 🧢💥
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Every finish line tells a story—make sure the medal does too.
Proud to help our customers create custom race medals that runners actually want to show off. 🏃‍♀️🏅

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Sippin’ in style, race-day edition! 🚤☕ 
We teamed up with @thegorgerace to create custom mugs that are just as bold as their epic race. Whether you're fueling up before hitting the water or cooling down after the chaos, this mug’s got your back.
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Need custom merch for your event? Let’s make something memorable 💥
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⚾ Trading pins that are actually worth trading.
From glitter and sliders to custom shapes and full-color flair—we help teams create pins players are proud to show off (and other teams are scrambling to get).

Tournament coming up? Let’s get your pins in play. 🏅🔥
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🎆 Happy 4th of July from The Monterey Company! 🎆
We’re all about freedom of design — so whether it’s custom hats, coins, patches, or pins, we’ve got your gear covered coast to coast 🇺🇸🧢💥

Here’s to stars, stripes, and standing out with custom merch that’s as bold as your brand.

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🚨 Heads up, custom gear lovers! 🚨
If you want your hats, pins, coins, or buckles in hand by early August, now’s the time to hit that order button! ⏳
Our production clock is ticking (and it takes 4–6 weeks), so let’s get your project rolling.

👉 Start with a quick quote — it’s fast, easy, and our team is stoked to help you out.

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Space dog lapel pin! 🧑‍🚀🪐

This was a fun one to create. Shiny finish, hard enamel, and a little bit of glitter! Ready to create your custom pins? Contact us today!

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☀️ Summer calls for cooler hats — literally.

Whether you're hitting the trails or kicking back by the water, our mesh truckers and straw hats are here to keep you shaded and styled.

Which one's your summer pick? 😎👇

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Built for crews who don’t mess around. 🔥

This custom PVC patch for the Smokey Bear Hotshot Crew in Lincoln National Forest is rugged, weather-resistant, and ready for anything — just like the team who wears it.

Ready to create something just as tough? Let’s do it!
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Over 200 hat styles — ready for your logo, your vibe, your brand. 🧢🔥
From rope caps to truckers to performance wear, we’ve got the fit that fits you.
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Tap in and start customizing → https://www.montereycompany.com/products/custom-hats/#Products
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The best brands don’t blend in - they show up. Let’s make something custom this week 👊🏼

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Summer’s here — is your gear ready? ☀️

Custom hats take time to create, so if you want them in hand for your summer events, promos, or team outings, now’s the time to restock.

🧢 Don’t wait — order early and beat the rush!

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A custom hat for any adventure 🧢🌲

Whether you’re hitting the trail, repping your crew, or soaking up the sun — we’ve got the perfect lid to top it off. Fully custom. Built to last. Made for wherever the day takes you.

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From Sketch to Shine ✨
Ever wonder how a custom lapel pin goes from idea to finished piece? 👀 Swipe through to see the full journey!

🔩 Custom molded
🎨 Enamel-filled
🔥 Finished with care

Let’s make your next pin a standout.

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Planning your 4th of July gear? Don't wait! 🇺🇸

Custom hats, patches, pins & more take time — and the clock is ticking. If you want your branded gear in hand for Independence Day, now’s the time to start your order!
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📦 Custom takes time. Let's make sure you're ready to rep red, white & your brand this July.
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Spring’s in full swing, and so are our custom patch hats 🌿🧢

Whether you’re chasing trails, catching sun, or just out and about — these lids are built to rep your brand with style. Leather, embroidered, PVC — we’ve got the patch, you bring the logo.

Let’s make your next hat your best one yet.

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Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. 🇺🇸

We’re proud to work with so many military teams and organizations — and grateful for the opportunity to create gear that represents their legacy.

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🇺🇸 Memorial Day Sale is ON 🇺🇸
Take 10% off all hats in our online store — now through Memorial Day!
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Whether you're repping your brand or gearing up for summer, we’ve got the custom hats to make it happen. Trucker hats, rope caps, beanies — all built to last, all on sale.
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🧢 Valid on orders up to 250 hats
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Small detail, big impact. 🌟

Our custom labels are the finishing touch your gear didn’t know it needed. From woven and leather to PVC and printed, we’ve got options to match your brand’s style, vibe, and durability goals.

Fully custom. Totally yours.

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Our giveaway winner @salmonberryprints designed one of our favorite lapel pins to date! 🍄🌿🌙

It is so fun seeing artwork come to life. Thank you again to all who participated in our giveaway - be on the look out for our next one! 

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🧢 It’s here. The Richardson 258 Classic Rope Cap just hit the site and it’s bringing serious retro energy.

Clean lines, vintage rope detail, and built to rep your brand in style.

⁠Now available online — let’s make something custom.

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💐 A little lapel pin love for Mother’s Day. While we don’t sell this one, we couldn’t resist featuring it to shout out all the incredible moms out there. Here’s to you — the real MVPs. 🌿 #MothersDay

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Finish line ready! 🥇

Our custom racing medals are designed to celebrate every victory in style — from 5Ks to marathons. Make your event unforgettable with medals as bold as your racers! 💥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

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These hats are living their best life 🌺🌊

Shoutout to @hibiscus_lyfestyle for sending over these beachy vibes. We made the patch—they brought the hat.

Want your brand on a hat that fits your lifestyle? We got you.

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Hats on hats on hats. 🧢✨

Finding your perfect fit just got way easier—shop our hats online! Pick your style, upload your logo, and let’s make it yours.

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 🌱 

Looking for sustainable options for your custom products? We work with multiple brands that carry sustainable gear - ask your representative when you fill out our quote request! 

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A quick message from Eric Turney, President of The Monterey Company:
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New patch hat - right out of the oven 🔥🍕 

Applying our custom iron-on patches is almost as easy as ordering a pizza. Just heat, press, and boom - custom hat magic 🪄 

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