How to Design a Hat Online

At MontereyCompany.com, we specialize in turning your ideas into custom-made products that help your brand stand out. Since 1989, we have been a trusted partner for businesses looking for high-quality promotional items, including custom hats that reflect your unique style.

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Steps to Design a Hat Online with Ease

Select

Select the style and color of the hat you prefer. We offer all the best styles from rope hats to camper hats, with embroidery and patches.

Upload

Upload your design or company logo. All major file formats are acceptable. Our talented designers will create the hat mock-up. 

Approve

You will receive a mock-up to approve within one business day. Revisions are easy! Just ask your customer service representative. 

Recieve

Patch hats typically take 4 weeks to produce, while embroidery takes an average of 2 weeks. Rush services are available!

Connect With Our Sales Team!

A customer service team member is here to help every step of the way. 

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Explore Hat Styles and our Best-Selling Caps

All the best styles and manufacturers are offered, from Richardson to FlexFit in Truckers and Dad Hats.

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Baseball Hats

lazy fish green and brown richardson trucker

Trucker Hats

richardson snapback trucker hat

Snapback Hats

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Bucket Hats

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Dad Hats

black and grey flatbill New Era with PVC Patch

Flat Bill Hats

Best-Selling Hats

FlexFit Delta 180 with Embroidered Patch

FlexFit Delta 180 Seamless Cap

Performance hats for all types of outdoor activities, and a popular option for construction crews.

Add Custom Patches Or Embroidery!

Navy FlexFit 5001 with Embroidery

FlexFit 5001 V-Flexfit Cotton Twill

Cotton twill stretch fit or flex cap style with a precurved bill. Classic cotton FlexFit style cap seen all around the world.

Classic FlexFit Hat

New Era 205 Camo with B/W Woven patch

New Era 205 Snapback Trucker

Wear the best with New Era Hats. This A-frame style trucker cap has gained massive popularity and continues to be a top seller.

Popular A-frame style hat

Richardson 324 with Woven Patch

Richardson 324 Washed Dad Hat 

One of the best relaxed unstructured dad hats. This hat will not disappoint, popular with dads and streetwear crowds.

Classic Dad Hat

Why Choose The Monterey Company for Custom Hats?

〄 Collaborate with our design team for your custom hat order.

 🤍 30+ years of producing customized performance headwear.

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Standard Custom Design Techniques

Easily add any of the below decoration options to your hat.
Each decoration style has its own unique design characteristics and unique style.

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Embroidery

Stitch your design right onto your cap. Custom embroidered hats offer a lasting impression.

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Puff 3D Embroidery

High-rise embroidery. Produced by adding a layer of foam under the embroidery.

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Embroidered Patches

Embroidered patches add that unique touch that makes your design or brand stand out.

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Woven Patches

Perfect for a more complex patch design. Produced with intertwined threads.

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Leather Patches

Rustic and timeless custom leather patches are offered in faux and genuine leather options. 

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PVC Rubber Patches

Ultra durable, waterproof, and 3D! This patch style is our highest quality patch style. 

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Sublimated Patches

Full color printed style of patch. Great for high detail design with color gradients.

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Advanced Custom Design Techniques

DTF Print on white and black foam trucker hat

DTF Print

Like screen printing, DTF is a heat transfer design pressed directly onto your cap.

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Custom Labels

Variety of materials offered. Add custom labels to the inside brim or outside of your cap.

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Side Embroidery

Custom stitch your company name or design onto side or even back of your hat.

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Silicone Transfers Patch

Simple raised style. Create a lasting impression with this blend of style and simplicity.

Start Your Custom Hat Design Today

With a click of a button, you can have custom-made hats

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the production time for custom-designed hats?

The average production time for hat with patches is 4 weeks, while hats with embroidery is typically 2 weeks. Rush orders are available, just ask your customer service rep.

The minimum order requirement for custom logo hats is 24, with outstanding tiered price breaks.

Unfortunately, we don't offer screen printing on hats. We replaced that option with DTF print on hats. We find that DTF offers more design possibilities, lasts longer, and is faster to produce.

Patches are custom produced in a variety of materials like thread, leather, and PVC rubber. After the patch is produced, we sew the patch directly onto the hat. We do not heat transfer our patches. We find sewing to be a much more secure option.

Embroidery is your own logo stitched directly onto the hat with an embroidery machine. Offered in flat and 3D embroidery.

Yes, we do offer preproduction samples for hats. The cost does depend on the style of cap, decoration option, and quantity requested. Ask your sales rep for the cost for samples. We also offer free shipping within the United States for for patch samples, if you are wondering what the best patch option is with your logo.

Yes, you can order different color options in your order! When ordering different hat colors within your order, please reach out directly to a sales rep. Do not use our online store.

Yes, you can order different styles of hats within your order with the same decoration option. You will need to contact our sales team for a tailored quote or hop on a phone call.

We offer many different promotional products and custom apparel. Everything from custom T-shirts and custom baseball hats for small businesses to enamel pins and rubber luggage tags. Start your journey today by filling out this contact form!

Testimonials

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Chris Bushnell
June 13, 2025

Have placed two orders, both turned out great. Communication was stronger the first time, but everything worked out and we got the goods by when we were promised.

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Brandon Varnado
June 11, 2025

I recently ordered custom patches and they exceeded my expectations! Josh helped me with the patches and he was extremely helpful. I am definitely going to be placing future orders!

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Great experience with Eric and the team! Consistent communication throughout the process to make sure expectations were clear and our lapel pins were exactly how we wanted them. Pleasantly pleased with the craftsmanship and the (((supersonic))) shipping!

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Ordered some keychains for our business through this company, Amy was really helpful and patient. The keychains came out wonderful and planning to order more! 11/10 service.

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My Golden Retriever charms are lovely, thanks again!

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Amazing customer service! Very helpful with the design in mind and was very happy the way the patches came out!

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Erika Flynn
June 5, 2025

Always great to work with these folks!

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Ian Brophy
June 5, 2025

Great products, fast service, good communication.

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Katelynn Lee
June 4, 2025

We used The Monterery Company for our institution's leadership giving society. We were so impressed with how smoothly everything went—from the ordering process to delivery—and the final product turned out even better than we imagined. We’ll definitely be using The Monterey Company again for future orders. I really appreciate the great experience!

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Vicki B
June 3, 2025

Design process and ordering process very professional. Shipping was very fast; actually delivered earlier than expected. Finished products were absolutely beautiful; better than I even imagined!