Custom Hat Minimum Order Guide | How Many Hats Do You Need?
No minimum required — but here is exactly how quantity affects your price and what you get at each tier.
HatDayShop Minimum Order Policy
HatDayShop has no minimum order. You can order as few as one custom embroidered hat. However, quantity directly affects what you pay for digitizing and shipping — so understanding the tiers helps you plan the most cost-effective order.
Order Quantity Tiers
| Quantity | Digitizing | Shipping | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–11 hats | $45 one-time fee | Standard rates | Good for small crews or samples |
| 12–23 hats | FREE | Standard rates | Sweet spot for small businesses |
| 24+ hats | FREE | FREE | Best overall value |
Decision Framework by Business Size
- Solo operator or 1–2 person shop → Order 1–6 hats. Pay the $45 digitizing fee once. Reorders are free.
- Small team of 10–20 → Order 12–24 to hit free digitizing and potentially free shipping.
- Larger crew or multi-location business → 24+ for both free. Stock extras for new hires.
- Event or giveaway → 24–100+ for maximum cost efficiency per hat.
The Reorder Advantage
Once you place your first order, HatDayShop stores your digitized artwork file. All future reorders — at any quantity — have no digitizing fee. You pay only for the hats themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I only need 3 or 4 hats?
You can order 3 or 4 hats. You will pay the $45 one-time digitizing fee on the first order. After that, any reorder quantity has no fee.
Does the $45 fee apply to every order?
Only the first order for a new artwork file. Reorders with the same art have no digitizing fee.
Is it worth waiting until I have 12 hats to order?
If you can, yes — ordering 12 saves $45 on your first order. But if you need hats now, order now and the $45 is a one-time cost.
Do mixed styles count toward the quantity threshold?
Contact support@hatdayshop.com to confirm — thresholds are typically calculated on total unit count.
Order any quantity — no minimum. Free digitizing starts at 12 hats.
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