Blog
Home / Blog / Embroidered Hats Alternative
Custom Team Apparel with No Minimums. Free Shipping. Launch Your Shop Free.

Embroidered Hats: A Printify Alternative for Custom Headwear

January 6, 2026 5 min read By Cameron Wells
Quick Answer
Table of Contents
  1. The headwear lineup: print versus embroidery
  2. Why embroidery and print are priced separately by product
  3. How a Printify-connected hat order compares
  4. Pricing hats for margin
  5. Frequently Asked Questions

Custom hats round out a merch lineup as a lower-price accessory that pairs well with a tee or hoodie purchase. A Printify-connected storefront can source both printed and embroidered caps through its provider network, with pricing that varies by provider and method. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries six headwear styles in a fixed catalog, split between print and embroidery depending on the product, all priced between $25.86 and $29.86 VIP base.

The headwear lineup: print versus embroidery

ProductBrandMethodVIP base
Mesh Snapback HatYupoongPrint$25.88
Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle HatYupoongPrint$25.88
Cuffed Winter HatYupoongEmbroidery$25.86
Youth Classic Baseball HatValucapEmbroidery$25.86
Classic Rope HatRichardsonPrint$29.86
Premium 5-Panel Baseball HatOtto CapPrint$29.86
Classic Flat Bill Snapback HatYupoongEmbroidery$29.86

Why embroidery and print are priced separately by product

Embroidery and print are different processes with different equipment and setup, which is why each headwear product in the catalog is built around one method rather than offering both on the same cap. Embroidery gives a more durable, textured logo that holds up to years of wear, which is why team and gym logos often lean toward the embroidered options like the Classic Flat Bill Snapback. Print options like the Classic Rope Hat and 5-Panel Baseball Hat fit more detailed, multi-color designs that embroidery cannot reproduce as precisely.

Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.

How a Printify-connected hat order compares

Hats sourced through a Printify-connected storefront run through whichever provider in the network stocks that style and method, with pricing that can vary by provider and shipping typically calculated separately at checkout. A seller comparing headwear pricing should factor in both the base cap price and shipping before comparing it to a flat, shipping-included price.

Pricing hats for margin

Hats typically carry a smaller dollar margin than hoodies but a higher percentage margin relative to their lower base price. Most vendors price hats $10-15 above VIP base, landing retail somewhere between $36 and $45 depending on the style. Pairing a hat with a tee or hoodie as a bundle is a common way to lift average order value without adding a new product category.

Add Embroidered or Printed Hats to Your Shop

Six headwear styles from $25.86 VIP base. No minimum, free shipping, ships in about a week.

Start Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose either print or embroidery on the same hat style?

Each headwear product in the catalog is built around one method, either print or embroidery, matched to what that style does best.

Is there a minimum order for embroidered hats?

No. One embroidered hat prints at the same base price as a bulk order.

How durable is embroidery compared to a printed hat?

Embroidery generally holds up longer to repeated wear and washing than a printed design, which is why it is used on styles built for daily use like the Flat Bill Snapback.

Does the hat category ship separately from apparel in the same order?

No. Mixed orders ship together where possible, free of charge, in about a week.

Cameron Wells
Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.

More articles by Cameron →
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Free storefronts for gyms, clubs, and teams. No inventory. No risk.