Custom Hats for Your Shopify Store (or Skip Shopify Entirely)

Custom hats round out an apparel line without needing a new design, since most hat placements reuse the same logo already on a tee or hoodie. This guide covers the printed and embroidered hat options available, the price range, and how the decision differs depending on whether the hats sit inside an existing Shopify apparel store or on a standalone all-in-one storefront.

Printed vs embroidered: what fits which logo

Printed hats work best for detailed, multi-color logos or graphics that would lose detail in stitched thread. Embroidered hats read as more premium and durable, but simplify complex designs down to clean lines and limited colors. A wordmark or simple icon embroiders cleanly. A detailed illustration usually prints better.

The seven hat styles and base prices

Hat style	Method	VIP base
Classic Rope Hat	Printed	$29.86
Premium 5-Panel Baseball Hat	Printed	$29.86
Classic Flat Bill Snapback	Embroidery	$29.86
Mesh Snapback Hat	Printed or embroidered	$25.88
Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle Hat	Printed or embroidered	$25.88
Cuffed Winter Hat	Embroidery	$25.86
Youth Classic Baseball Hat	Embroidery	$25.86

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Adding hats to an existing Shopify apparel store

A Shopify store adding hats needs the connected production app to support hat products specifically, since not every print on demand app carries the same catalog. Mockup images, size or fit notes (most hats are one-size adjustable), and a separate product category page are the practical additions on the storefront side.

Starting a standalone hat and apparel line instead

On Bear Grips Pro Shops, hats sit in the same 63-product catalog as tees, hoodies, and joggers, with no separate app or category setup required. A seller can launch a hat alongside a tee and a hoodie as a three-piece starter lineup, all under one storefront, with no minimum order on any of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hat style sells best for a first launch?

The Classic Flat Bill Snapback and the Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle Hat are the most versatile starting points, covering both a structured and a casual look.

Do hats have size options?

Most hat styles are one-size adjustable (snapback or strap closure), which simplifies fulfillment compared to sized apparel.

Can I combine printed and embroidered on the same hat?

Method depends on the specific hat product and design. Check each product page for which decoration method it supports.

Is there a minimum order for hats?

No. Hats follow the same no-minimum, one-piece-at-a-time model as every other product in the catalog.