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Private-label USA-made caps for drops, merch, and brand launches.

Custom embroidered caps in the USA from 144 units. Fabric library, structured or unstructured, leather patch, woven patch, 3D puff embroidery. Bespoke fabric milling available at 500+.

A red USA-made baseball cap on a paint-flecked wooden studio worktable next to an open sketchbook and a coffee mug

Why this industry chooses us

Four reasons buyers in this category keep coming back.

  1. 01

    Real customization

    Custom fabric, custom cut, decoration anywhere on the cap — front, side, back panel, underbrim, bill. Not just embroidery on an imported blank.

  2. 02

    Made in USA is part of your story

    Buyers who care about origin will pay more for it. Domestic production gives you copy to put on the tag, the product page, and the launch reel.

  3. 03

    Proof, then drop on a real timeline

    Artwork proofed before the run, finished drop in four weeks or less. Plan your launch around dates that hold.

  4. 04

    Low MOQs that still get attention

    144 caps gets you the same factory, same operators, and same QA as a 50,000-cap federal contract.

Who orders from us

Six profiles we know well.

  • Independent streetwear and apparel brands
  • Musicians and touring acts (tour merch)
  • Podcasters and content creators with audiences
  • Indie label drops and limited capsule releases
  • Lifestyle brands building a USA-made positioning
  • Restaurants, breweries, and small retailers doing branded swag

What an order in this category looks like

Volume
144 for a capsule drop. 500–2,000 for a brand launch. Reorder against on-file specs in three weeks.
Build
Pick a silhouette — dad hat, structured 6-panel, trucker, snapback, 5-panel camper. Custom fabric and color milling at 500+.
Decoration
Flat embroidery, 3D puff, leather patch, woven patch, rubber patch, sublimation, applique. Anywhere on the cap.
Lead time
4 weeks or less. Rush windows if you schedule ahead.

Frequently asked

Can I do a 144-unit drop?
Yes. 144 (twelve dozen) is the floor on stock fabric. Custom-milled fabric starts at 500.
Do you do custom fabric?
Yes — at 500 units and up. We work with U.S. mills to spec yarn weight, dye lot, and finish. Lead time adds 4 to 6 weeks for fabric milling.
What patches can you do?
Leather patch (laser-etched or debossed), woven patch, PVC/rubber patch, embroidered patch. All applied in-house.
Will you put my brand name on a tag?
Yes. Inside-cap labels in custom artwork are standard. Add to the quote.
Can you dropship to my customers?
Yes — for our distributor and brand partners. Mention in the quote and we'll route via our fulfillment program.

Brands & creators: ready to quote a run?

Pricing back in 24 hours. Standard runs ship in 4 weeks or less. Rush windows available when scheduled.