Custom Hat Pricing Guide | HatDayShop
Understand exactly what drives the cost of custom embroidered hats — quantity tiers, add-ons, and what is always free.
Pricing Tiers by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Digitizing Fee | Shipping | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–11 hats | $45 one-time | Standard rates | Fee applies once per artwork |
| 12–23 hats | FREE | Standard rates | Free digitizing threshold |
| 24+ hats | FREE | FREE | Best value — both free |
Add-On Costs Per Hat
| Add-On | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front embroidery | Included | Always included in base price |
| Left side embroidery | +$5/hat | Above the ear |
| Right side embroidery | +$5/hat | Above the ear |
| Back embroidery | +$5/hat | Requires 6+ hats |
| 3D Puff upgrade | +$5/hat | Per placement upgraded |
Example Order Scenarios
| Order | Qty | Placements | Digitizing | Add-Ons/Hat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front logo only | 12 | Front | Free | $0 |
| Front 3D Puff | 24 | Front | Free | +$5 |
| Front + left side | 24 | Front + left | Free | +$5 |
| Small run | 6 | Front | $45 fee | $0 |
What Is Always Included
- Front center embroidery in base price
- Digital proof before production
- Internal test stitch before full run
- Artwork stored on file for free reorders
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $45 digitizing fee per order or per hat?
It is a one-time fee per artwork, not per hat. At 12+ hats it is waived entirely.
Do reorders cost extra for digitizing?
No. HatDayShop stores your artwork — reorders have no setup fee ever again.
What is the minimum order?
No minimum. You can order as few as one hat.
Does the 3D Puff fee apply per hat or per order?
Per hat. A 24-hat order with 3D Puff front costs +$5 × 24 = +$120 total on top of base hat pricing.
Ready to price out your order? No minimums — free digitizing at 12+.
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