Custom embroidered caps with your logo

Our custom cap range covers brushed cotton, sandwich peak, trucker, structured, unstructured, flat peak and recycled styles, all embroidered or printed with your logo. Listed prices start from about $3 per cap, and your final price depends on the style, the quantity and the decoration.

Send us your logo, the quantity and the date you need them. We'll come back with options, pricing and a free digital proof, and we deliver Australia-wide.

Choosing a cap style

Listed prices are lower-end "From" prices in our range in November 2026 and usually apply to larger quantities. Your quote shows decoration, setup and freight. See trucker caps for mesh-back styles, and bucket and wide brim hats for more sun cover.

Structured or unstructured

A structured cap has a stiffened front that holds its shape and gives a logo a flat, firm surface. It looks sharper on a uniform and suits larger embroidered logos.

An unstructured cap has a soft front that sits lower and follows the head. It's more relaxed and packs flat, but a large or detailed logo can pucker on the soft fabric.

A 6 panel cap has a seam down the centre front, so logos sit across it. A 5 panel cap has a single front panel with no centre seam, which gives a clean space for a wide logo or a patch.

Fabric and closures

Brushed cotton and cotton twill are the most common fabrics, and they hold embroidery well. Trucker caps have a mesh back that lets heat escape, which suits outdoor work and summer events. Polyester and performance caps dry quickly and suit sport and running.

Check the closure too. A hook-and-loop strap or a buckle adjusts easily and suits a team with mixed head sizes. A snapback closure gives a streetwear look. Fitted caps come in set sizes, so you'll need to collect a size from each person.

For outdoor teams that need more sun cover, compare caps with bucket hats, wide brims and legionnaire styles. Our guides to branded headwear styles and headwear for outdoor work teams compare the options.

Adding your logo to a cap

The front panel is the standard spot for a logo. Many buyers add a second position on the side, the back above the strap, or under the peak.

• Flat embroidery is the usual choice. It looks premium and lasts well.
• 3D or puff embroidery raises the logo off the cap for a bolder look. It suits simple, chunky shapes.
• Woven, rubber or leather-look patches suit detailed logos and give a retail feel.
• Printing and heat transfers suit full-colour logos and fine detail at a lower cost.

Embroidery needs your logo turned into a stitch file first, which is usually a one-off setup cost. Very small text can blur in stitching, so we may suggest a simplified version. A vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) is ideal. If you only have a JPG or PNG, we can usually redraw it.

Prices and quantities

The price per cap falls as the quantity goes up, because setup costs are spread across more units. Each extra decoration position or patch adds to the price, which we show on your quote. When you request a quote, ask where the next price break sits.

Minimum quantities vary by style. Check the listing or ask us.

Ordering caps for a small team? Tell us the quantity you need. Some styles go lower than their usual minimum, and printed transfers usually cost less to set up than embroidery on a short run.

Timing your order

Standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval. Custom-made caps with your own colours, fabrics or labels are made to order overseas, so they take longer and need higher quantities. Rush jobs are quoted on request.

Caps are popular for summer events and end-of-year gifts, so brief us early in spring if you want them before December.

Ordering in four steps

1. Send us your logo, the quantity, the date you need them and where they're going.
2. We'll come back with cap options and pricing that fit your budget and timing.
3. Approve your free digital proof. Nothing goes into production until you do.
4. We produce your order and deliver it Australia-wide, including split deliveries to several sites.

Crest has supplied branded merchandise to Australian businesses, schools, clubs and events for over 30 years, so we can tell you which styles our clients reorder and which ones to avoid.

Caps for crews, events and clubs

Trades and mining crews wear caps as part of their uniform, often in trucker or performance styles. Event and expo teams hand them out at outdoor events, where people put them on straight away. Sporting clubs sell them to members and supporters, schools order kids' caps for teams and excursions, and cafes and hospitality venues add them to staff uniforms.

Ordering with other products

Caps are often ordered with polo shirts and t-shirts for a matching uniform, or with drink bottles and cooler bags for summer events. See the full headwear range for beanies, visors and bucket hats. Tell us what else you're ordering and we'll suggest caps that match the colours.

Custom cap FAQs

What's the minimum order for custom caps?

Minimum quantities vary by style. Check the listing, or ask us when you request a quote.

Is embroidery or printing better on caps?

Embroidery suits most caps because it looks premium and lasts well. Printing or a heat transfer suits full-colour logos and fine detail. A patch suits detailed logos when you want an embroidered look.

Can you match our brand colours?

We can match embroidery thread and printed logos to your Pantone colours. Caps come in each supplier's stock colours, and a fully custom cap colour is possible on made-to-order runs, with higher minimums and a longer lead time.

Can you add a logo to the side or back?

Yes. Side, back and under-peak positions are available on many styles. Each extra position adds to the price, which we show on your quote.

Do you have kids' caps?

Yes, in some styles. Check each listing for its size range.

How long do custom caps take?

Standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval. Made-to-order caps take longer, and rush jobs are quoted on request.

Can you do a small order of caps?

Yes, in some styles. Tell us the quantity and we'll show you which caps and decoration methods suit it.

Can I get a sample first?

Tell us when you send your brief, and we'll confirm what's available, what it costs and how long it adds to the timeline.

What artwork do you need?

A vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) is ideal. If you only have a JPG or PNG, we can usually redraw it, and you'll see the result on your proof.

How much does delivery cost?

Freight depends on the quantity, the weight and where it's going. It's shown on your quote before you approve anything.