Every hat is decorated in-house in Belton, Missouri by Iconic Apparel LLC. Below are the decoration methods we offer, what each looks like, minimums and production time. Open the hat builder to see your exact price.
Flat Embroidery
Your logo is stitched directly into the hat with thread. It is the classic, long-lasting choice for business, team and event hats.
- Best for
- Most logos and text on trucker, twill, foam front, performance hats, beanies and visors. Front, back or side placement.
- Limitations
- Very fine detail, tiny text (under about 0.25") and photographic art do not stitch cleanly. Thread colors are matched as closely as possible to your PMS or color reference.
3D Puff Embroidery
Foam under the stitching raises the design off the hat for a bold, dimensional look.
- Best for
- Bold letters and simple, solid shapes on the front panel.
- Limitations
- Front only. Not every logo can be done in 3D puff. Thin lines, small text and fine detail usually need flat embroidery instead. We will let you know if your logo is not a good fit.
Embroidered Patch
Your design is embroidered onto a patch with a finished border, then sewn onto the hat for a clean, vintage look.
- Best for
- Badge shapes, outdoor brands, retro styles and trucker hats.
- Limitations
- Very small text and fine detail are limited by thread, the same as direct embroidery.
Sublimated Patch
Full-color printing on a patch, so gradients, photo detail and small text come through.
- Best for
- Detailed, colorful artwork that thread can’t match.
- Limitations
- Printed finish rather than raised texture. Needs high-resolution artwork.
PVC / Rubber Patch
A molded, flexible rubber patch with raised detail. Durable and water resistant, with a modern feel.
- Best for
- Performance hats, outdoor, athletic and work brands.
- Limitations
- Works best with bold shapes and a limited number of solid colors. Gradients are not possible.
Leather or Faux Leather Patch (Etched or Debossed)
Your logo is etched or debossed into a genuine or faux leather patch for a rugged, premium look.
- Best for
- Trucker hats, rope hats, workwear and outdoor styles.
- Limitations
- One-color look (the tone of the leather). Very fine detail may fill in.
Full-Color Heat Transfer
A printed transfer heat pressed onto the hat. It handles unlimited colors with a smooth, flat finish.
- Best for
- Multi-color logos, gradients and photographic art.
- Limitations
- Flat finish with no stitched texture. Not available on wide brim hats.
Silicone Transfer
A raised, soft-touch silicone design heat pressed onto the hat for a sleek 3D finish.
- Best for
- Clean logos on performance and athletic hats.
- Limitations
- Best with simple artwork and a few solid colors. Not available on beanies, headbands or wide brim hats.
Add-ons
- Back or side embroidery can be added to most hats.
- 3D puff is available on front embroidery. Not every logo can be done in 3D.
- Rush embroidery ships within 10 calendar days (embroidery only).
- Electronic proof: see and approve your digitized logo or patch before production.
See your exact price, including add-ons, in the hat builder.
Placement
Front decoration can go in the middle, on the left panel or on the right panel. Embroidery can also be added to the back or sides. Not sure which method fits your logo? Contact us and we’ll recommend one.