We make custom baseball caps from scratch in our Dongguan factory: fabric sourcing, cutting, embroidery and sewing under one roof. Choose one of the four silhouettes below, send your artwork, and we will sample it in 7–10 days.
Four Silhouettes
Which baseball cap fits your brand?
Dad Hats
Unstructured six-panel crown, soft front, curved brim. The casual everyday cap that US and EU lifestyle brands reorder most.
dad hatunstructured baseball capcurved brim
Snapback Caps
Structured crown, flat brim, adjustable snap closure. The streetwear and sports silhouette, available in high-crown and low-crown fits.
snapback capflat brimstructured
5-Panel Caps
Five-panel camp cap with a low-profile crown and a wide front panel — a favourite canvas for printed and embroidered artwork.
5-panel capcamp caplow profile
Fitted Caps
True-to-size fitted caps with no closure, in full and low profiles. Produced in a full size run for precise brand fits.
fitted capsized capno closure
Custom baseball caps, made by a factory that actually makes them
Merris Headwear is the headwear division of Dongguan Merris Bag Co., Ltd., a certified manufacturer founded in 2013 with BSCI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and GRS credentials. When you order custom baseball caps from us, your project is handled by the same factory that cuts the fabric, runs the embroidery machines and stitches the panels — not by a trading company passing the order downstream. That is the difference between a quoted lead time and a real one.
What is a dad hat? A dad hat is an unstructured baseball cap with a soft, relaxed crown and a pre-curved brim. Because the front panel is unlined, it shapes itself to the head and reads casual rather than sporty. "Unstructured baseball cap" is the technical term used across wholesale listings.
Colour: stock colours ship fastest; custom-dyed fabric is matched to your Pantone with a lab-dip before bulk.
Typical specs for reference
Attribute
Dad Hats
Snapback Caps
5-Panel Caps
Fitted Caps
Construction
Unstructured
Structured
Unstructured
Structured or unstructured
Brim
Curved
Flat
Curved
Curved
Closure
Strap or snap
Snap
Strap or snap
None — sized
Panels
6
6
5
6
Profile
Low
High or mid
Low
Mid or high
MOQ
500 pcs per style
Sampling and bulk, step by step
Send your artwork and quantities to mike@merrisbags.com. You receive a quotation with material suggestions within 24 hours. A physical pre-production sample follows in 7–10 days so you can check fabric hand, fit and embroidery density in person. After approval, bulk production runs 20–35 days with in-line QC, and we ship by sea, air or express — FOB Shenzhen or door-to-door.
More Categories
Don't only need baseball caps?
Trucker Hats
Structured front panels with breathable mesh backs — a summer best-seller.
trucker hatmesh trucker cap
Bucket Hats
Cotton and reversible bucket hats in the 90s-revival staple shape.
bucket hatreversible bucket hat
Beanies
Cuffed, slouchy and pom-pom knits for autumn and winter programs.
beanie hatknit beanie
Visors
Lightweight open-top visors for running and outdoor lines.
visor capsun visor
Fashion Hats
Berets, newsboy caps, fedoras and straw hats for seasonal collections.
beretnewsboy capfedora
Winter Outdoor Hats
Trapper hats and balaclavas for cold-weather and workwear lines.
trapper hatbalaclava
Kids Hats
Smaller fits of our best-selling styles for children's collections.
kids baseball capchildren's hats
Not sure which style?
Send your artwork and target audience — we will recommend a silhouette and show reference samples.
Our MOQ is 500 pcs per style. Within one style you can mix panel colours and decoration placements, which helps smaller brand programs reach the minimum comfortably.
What is the difference between a dad hat and a snapback?+
A dad hat is unstructured with a soft crown and curved brim; a snapback has a structured crown, flat brim and snap closure. Dad hats read casual and relaxed; snapbacks read streetwear and sports.
Can you embroider my logo on baseball caps?+
Yes — flat embroidery, 3D puff embroidery, woven patches, PVC and leather labels, screen printing and laser engraving. Send your artwork and we will advise the best process for the design.
How long does sampling and production take?+
Pre-production samples take 7–10 days including embroidery approval. Bulk production typically runs 20–35 days depending on quantity, decoration and finishing.
Can you match a specific Pantone colour?+
Yes. We develop custom-dyed fabric against your Pantone or physical swatch and send a lab-dip before bulk starts. Stock colours are available for the fastest turnaround.
Get Started
Ready to order custom baseball caps?
Send Mike your artwork and quantity. You will get a factory-direct quote, material suggestions and a clear timeline within 24 hours.
