Bear Grips Pro ShopsCustom Motorcycle Club Hats: Snapbacks, Rope Hats, and Club Beanies
- Best MC hat styles: Richardson rope hat, Yupoong snapback, flat bill snapback, and cuffed winter beanie.
- Hats are low-cost add-ons that increase average order value in club shops.
- Rope hats and snapbacks carry printed logos. Winter beanies use embroidery.
- No minimum. Order one hat or a full club set.
Custom motorcycle club hats are the add-on item that every member buys eventually. A hat with the club logo fills a different role than the shirt: it is worn on the bike, at the bar, and in everyday life without the full club statement of a back-graphic shirt. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries the hat styles that MC members actually reach for, printed or embroidered with the club logo, with no minimum order and free shipping.
The Best Hat Styles for Motorcycle Club Shops
MC hat culture gravitates toward a specific set of silhouettes that carry club identity without looking like generic promotional merchandise:
- Richardson Rope Hat (Printed): the mid-profile rope-back baseball hat with a curved or flat bill option. One of the most recognizable riding hats in the MC community. The rope detail is a recognizable MC hat element. Printed with the club logo on the front panel. Base cost around $30.
- Yupoong Flat Bill Snapback: the streetwear-style flat-bill hat. Popular with younger members and at events where the hat is more of a style statement than a riding accessory. Printed logo on the front. Base cost around $35.
- Classic Yupoong Snapback: the adjustable snapback with a curved bill. Versatile and comfortable for long wear. Club logo printed on the front panel. A broad-appeal option for mixed-age club rosters.
- Mesh Snapback: the breathable summer option. Lightweight for hot-weather rallies. Printed logo on the front solid panel. Best for warm-climate clubs and summer event sales.
- Cuffed Winter Beanie (Embroidered): the cold-weather club hat. Embroidered with the club name or logo. Members who ride in cold weather or who want a club item for winter daily wear reach for this. Low base cost, easy add-on purchase.
Printed vs Embroidered Motorcycle Club Hats: Which to Choose
Hat decoration method affects the look and durability of the club logo:
Printed hats (rope hats, snapbacks, mesh hats): the logo is printed directly onto the front panel. This allows for full-color designs with gradients, detailed graphics, and photographic elements. Best for complex club crests or colorful logos. Print quality holds up well but is slightly less textured than embroidery.
Embroidered hats (flat bill, beanies, baseball hats): the logo is stitched into the hat material. Embroidery has a raised, textured feel that reads as premium. Works best with simplified logos (fewer than five colors, no very fine lines). Embroidery on dark hats in contrast thread looks especially clean and durable. The flat bill snapback and the cuffed beanie in our catalog use embroidery.
For most MC logos, both methods work. If the club crest has many colors or fine graphic detail, choose a printed hat style. If the club name or a simplified emblem is the primary design element, embroidery adds a premium feel worth the slightly higher base cost.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Using Hats to Increase Average Order Value in the Club Shop
Hats are the most effective add-on item in a club shop because they are low-cost, highly visible, and serve a practical function on the bike. Members who already own the club shirt will add a hat to their order when it is available because it fills a different daily-wear role.
To maximize hat sales:
- List the hat alongside the shirt and hoodie on the shop landing page, not buried in a separate section.
- Post the hat as a separate shop update rather than bundling it with other item announcements. Hat-specific posts in the club group perform well because hats are visually interesting to display.
- Consider an MC-specific promotion: "Order any shirt and add the club hat for the full look." This drives bundled orders that increase average transaction value.
- For rallies and events, add a matching event hat alongside the event shirt. Many attendees want both. The hat becomes the souvenir they wear daily while the shirt stays for special occasions.
How to Price Custom Motorcycle Club Hats
Hat pricing in MC shops works at a slightly lower margin than shirts but the lower price point drives higher impulse purchases:
| Hat Style | Base Cost | Suggested Retail | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Rope Hat | $30 | $40 | $10 |
| Yupoong Snapback (flat bill) | $35 | $45 | $10 |
| Mesh Snapback | $26 | $36 | $10 |
| Cuffed Winter Beanie | $26 | $36 | $10 |
A $10 margin per hat is modest per item, but hats convert at a higher impulse rate than shirts because the price point is lower. Members who hesitate at a $65 hoodie do not hesitate at a $40 hat.
Add Custom Hats to Your Club Shop
No minimum. Rope hats, snapbacks, beanies with your club logo. Free shipping, US-printed and embroidered.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular hat style for motorcycle clubs?
The Richardson rope hat is the most distinctly MC-associated hat style. Yupoong snapbacks and flat bills are also popular, particularly with members who wear the hat as a streetwear item rather than strictly a riding hat.
Should motorcycle club hats be printed or embroidered?
Printed hats work best for complex, multi-color logos. Embroidered hats work best for simplified designs or text-based logos. Embroidery has a premium feel that makes it a popular choice for flat bill snapbacks and winter beanies.
Can I order a custom MC hat with no minimum?
Yes. No minimum order. One hat for a new member or a full club set for an event. Each hat is decorated and shipped individually to the buyer.
How much should I charge for a custom motorcycle club hat?
Most MC shops price hats $10-15 above base cost. A rope hat with a $30 base cost retails for $40-45. A beanie with a $26 base cost retails for $36-40.
