At Triple Crown Products, we pride ourselves on our custom hat program. Whether you want hats for fall, hats for winter, or the latest trendy hats, we can put together a customized hat order that showcases your logo for the world to see. Ideal as the final touch to your work uniform, custom hats also make great gifts for customers and see plenty of use as giveaways at conventions and trade shows.
Exactly what do we mean by custom hat though? Aren’t all promotional hats custom made? Well yes, in so far as any promotional hat will bear your unique logo. There's a difference, however, between purchasing in-stock headwear and hats that have been customized to your specifications.
What Are Custom Made Hats?
Custom made hats are created based on the purchaser’s wishes. You determine every aspect of the hat, from the depth of the profile and the colors of the hat panels to the style of decoration you want to use for your logo.
Purchasing custom made hats provides multiple benefits, including the ability to create trendy hats that completely match your brand identity. You get more of a say in the design process right from the start. Custom made hats are also embroidered or decorated on flat surfaces, ensuring the highest possible quality.
All types of hats can be custom made, including:
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Custom baseball hats -
Known for their medium curved bills, baseball hats are some of the most popular headgear choices in America. The Mesh Back Hat with its premium brushed cotton front panels and pre-curved “all-weather” visor is a prime example of these trendy hats.
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Custom trucker hat -
True American classics, the trucker hat might just be the trendiest hat available at present. The Max Trucker Hat, with its mesh fabric back for a cool, dry fit, is one of the most popular trucker hats in the Triple Crown Products catalog.
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Custom snapback hats -
Custom hats such as the Trucker Snapback are characterized by two pieces of plastic in the back of the hat that snap together to adjust to different head sizes.
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Custom hook and loop closure hats -
A hook and closure hat uses velcro strips rather than snapback closures to adjust hat fit. The Traveler Hat works well with hook and loop closure strips.
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Custom buckle closure hats -
Also known as strapback hats, buckle closure hats use metal self-strap buckle closures for a more traditional look than plastic snapbacks or velcro. The Diamond Plate 1 Hat from Max, with its embossed liquid metal diamond plate visor, looks especially sharp with buckle closures.
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Custom structured hats -
Both baseball and trucker hats can be structured, meaning the hat is made from a stiff supportive fabric that holds its shape. A style favored by pro baseball players, structured hats can include the Original MAX Hat.
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Custom unstructured hats -
Sometimes known as “dad hats,” unstructured hats surrender some support in favor of a softer, more comfortable fit. The Pigment Mesh Back Hat looks and feels great when you opt for an unstructured fit.
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Custom fitted hats -
Custom fitted hats do not come with adjustable clasps or snapbacks. Instead, fitted hats come in a specific measurement and are available in various sizes such as S/M, M/L and L/XL. Structured fitted hats such as The Rift Fitted Max Hat make smart-looking work hats, as each is individualized for the employee wearing it.
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Custom flat bill hats -
Most trucker and baseball hats come with pre-curved bills. You can opt for a flat bill instead, leaving it up to the wearer how much curve he or she wants. The Flat Bill Max Hat with its sueded cotton and spandex panel fabric is an example of a custom flat bill hat.
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Custom bucket hats -
More of a summer option than hats for fall, custom bucket hats such as The MAX Bucket Hat have wide brims to keep the sun off your face and neck.
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Custom visors -
Custom visors such as the The Visor MAX Hat allow wearers to shield their eyes from the sun without covering their entire heads.
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Custom Beanies -
Trendy hats for winter and fall, custom beanies keep your head and ears warm in chilly weather. The CROWN Sublimated Beanie is made from 100% acrylic knit fabric and includes unlimited colors and logos in the price of the beanie.

Stocked Hats
Like custom made hats, ready-made in-stock hats can be decorated with your logo in a wide range of styles, including embroidery and screen printing. The advantage of stocked hats is that they can be ordered and delivered faster than custom made hats. Such hats, however, limit your color choices and decoration options, and while they’re good quality they won’t match the much higher quality seen in custom made hats.
Stocked hats are one-size-fits-all, and include a wide range of styles. Examples include:
So which is your better choice, stocked hats or custom made? The answer depends in part on how soon you want the hats (custom made hat orders take longer to complete) and the level of quality you want in your promotional headwear (custom made hats offer the highest quality of decorations, more color options, and more varied styles). If you’re unsure, call Triple Crown Products today and we’ll help you choose the trendy hats for fall and winter that best reflect your brand.