{"id":8487,"date":"2026-04-26T13:16:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/?p=8487"},"modified":"2026-04-26T13:16:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:16:46","slug":"custom-hats-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/garment\/custom-hats-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Custom Hats for Businesses and Events on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

A good hat is one of the easiest ways to promote your business; you can get so much more wear out of it than a T-shirt or sweatshirt.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to think that all you need to do is slap your logo on a hat and call it a day. In fact, they\u2019re often treated like an add-on to a shirt or swag order. But all too often, they show up just to sit on a desk or in a closet somewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

In our experience, here are the hats that work best for custom printing without breaking the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n

At a Glance<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nFabric<\/b><\/td>\nColors<\/b><\/td>\nBest For<\/b><\/td>\nCost (Embroidery, 50 qty)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valucap VC300 Bio-Washed Cap\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n100% cotton twill<\/span><\/td>\n40+<\/span><\/td>\nBest overall budget cap<\/span><\/td>\n$14.03<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Richardson 112 Snapback Trucker Cap<\/b><\/td>\n60\/40 cotton\/poly and mesh<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\nEvents and giveaways<\/span><\/td>\n$19.67<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OTTO 39-165 5 Panel High Crown Mesh Back Trucker Hat<\/b><\/td>\nPoly\/foam and mesh<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\nLarge groups, color matching<\/span><\/td>\n$13.81<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Port & Company CP86 Five-Panel Twill Cap<\/b><\/td>\n100% cotton twill<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\nLowest-cost structured cap<\/span><\/td>\n$12.43<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FlexFit 6277 Cotton Blend Cap<\/b><\/td>\nPoly\/cotton\/spandex<\/span><\/td>\n20+<\/span><\/td>\nStaff, retail feel<\/span><\/td>\n$21.75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YP Classics 6006 Five-Panel Classic Trucker Cap<\/b><\/td>\n65\/35 poly\/cotton<\/span><\/td>\n25+<\/span><\/td>\nTrend-driven branding<\/span><\/td>\n$17.47<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Port & Company CP90 Knit Cap<\/b><\/td>\n100% acrylic<\/span><\/td>\n25+<\/span><\/td>\nCold weather events<\/span><\/td>\n$10.38<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Best for Small Business & Retail Staff Uniforms: Valucap VC300 Bio-Washed Cap<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The <\/span>Valucap VC300 Bio-Washed Cap<\/span><\/a> is one of the easiest ways to get a clean, branded look without pushing the budget. It\u2019s unstructured, which gives it a softer, more broken-in feel compared to stiffer caps and makes it easier to wear day-to-day, especially for staff or retail environments. It\u2019s also similar to \u201947 Brand\u2019s hats and is affectionately referred to as a \u201cdad hat.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The color range is also one of the biggest advantages, making complementing your brand colors much easier without having to compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n