7‑Panel hats 100% custom made for your brand

The 7‑panel hat is a modern take on classic caps that has recently gained popularity. 7‑panel hats usually have the following characteristics (though we can customize them extensively):

1. Six sectioned panels with an additional front panel
2. Structured crown design with extra height
3. Curved or flat visor-style brim
4. Closure types like snapback, fitted, or buckle
5. Fabric selections like cotton, wool, and canvas blends

The extra panel allows for more dimension to prominently display embroidery, printing, or patches. The structured crown also provides added space for branding displays.

With ample blank space for creative embellishments, 7‑panel caps are ideal for companies wanting hats that can serve as walking advertisements. Their versatility also makes them great for employee gifts or customer swag.

Any questions on how 7‑panels can showcase your brand? Contact us! We love to brainstorm ideas.

A custom patch can make a 7‑panel hat stand out. Here are some of the options we offer for custom patches.

Embroidered hat patches

• Made of cotton, polyester, or blended fabrics
• Embroidery is done with rayon, polyester, metallic, or specialty threads

Woven hat patches

• Made of cotton, wool, polyester, or blended fabrics
• Edges often have merrowed satin stitching

Appliqué hat patches

• Can be felt, twill, mesh, leather, vinyl, or other fabrics
• Edges finished with satin stitch or zigzag stitching

Printed hat patches

• Made of twill, polyester, or fabric/​textile materials
• Designs printed with dye-sublimation inks

Chenille hat patches

• Made from chenille yarn with a cotton or rayon base
• May have merrowed satin borders

Heat seal hat patches

• Made of vinyl, polyurethane, silicone, or plasticized materials
• Applied with heat press without sewing

Leather hat patches

• Made from genuine or faux leather
• Can have embroidered, etched, or debossed designs

Suede hat patches

• Made from genuine or faux suede materials
• Great for a soft texture

Metallic hat patches

• Made from fabrics coated with metallic foils
• Provide a shiny, reflective look

A 7‑panel hat has similar dimensions to a standard 5 or 6‑panel baseball cap. The only difference is the addition of the extra front panel that gives the 7‑panel its name. 

Here are some typical 7‑panel hat measurements:

• Crown height: around 4 to 6 inches
• Crown width: roughly 4.5 to 6 inches wide
• Visor length: approximately 2.5 to 3.5 inches

The 7‑panel hat fits very comparably to other classic cap silhouettes. The distinguishing trait is simply that additional front panel, which allows for more customizable space and dimension to display designs, branding, and embellishments.

The crown of a 7‑panel may also be slightly taller than a conventional baseball hat to better showcase decorative elements. But overall, the size should fit right in line with expectations for a classic ball cap.

Whether you prefer a trucker hat, bucket hat, camper hat, athletic ballcap, or classic 5‑panel, we have every type of hat your heart desires. 

Fancy things up with 3D embroidery, adjustable plastic closure, metal buckles, special patches, and custom fabrics. Or keep it simple. You’re the boss.

We do bulk quantities, with a minimum order of 144 hats per specific design (style, colorway, etc). In terms of maximum orders, the sky’s the limit. 

Absolutely, we are not going to force you to put a logo on your hats. 

Seven-panel hats are rising in popularity for several reasons:

• They add dimension. The extra panel allows for more visible depth, surface area, and contours.
• They have vintage roots. Modern 7‑panels nod back to iconic newsboy and ivy caps.
• They feel fresh. The 7‑panel shape feels like a fashion-forward spin on classic silhouettes.
• More branding of real estate. The extra panel opens up more space for logos, prints, and embroidery.
• They suit multiple styles. From streetwear to workwear, the 7‑panel bridges urban and heritage looks.

The brim shape you pick for a 7‑panel hat makes a dramatic style statement. Here’s how they differ aesthetically:

Flat brim 7‑panel:

• The boxy structure matches the hat’s geometric lines
• Creates an edgy, modern skater-inspired look
• Often seen on streetwear enthusiasts
• Tends to skew toward a youthful demographic

Curved brim 7‑panel:

• Softer rounded brim shape
• Exudes vintage or Ivy League prep vibes
• Ties back to old-school newsboy caps
• Refined throwback versatility

We are experts in merchandise and branding and we’re more than happy to help you come up with the perfect design for your company. Reach out if you’d like our help with:

• Brand development
• Brand identity
• Logo design
• Merchandise design (including custom hats)
• Packaging design
• Rebranding

We can take your vision and turn it into the perfect design for a 7‑panel hat – or any other type of promotional material. Alternatively, we can design it from scratch! Reach out to see how we can help.

Turnaround time depends on whether you go with an off-the-shelf hat with your logo, or you want to customize the details of the hat, such as closure, material, stitching, and more. 

1. The standard turnaround time for producing an order of off-the-shelf hats is around 2 weeks (+ shipping time). If you have an event in the near future, or your in-hand date is approaching quickly, this is likely the best option to meet your deadline.
2. The turnaround time for custom hats can vary anywhere from 2 to 4 months, depending on different variables of the order. One variable that comes into play is your delivery date, which will help inform the shipment method of your order.
   1. Air shipping: 2 – 2.5 months (3 weeks for sample, 1 month full production, 2 weeks for shipping)
   2. Ocean shipping: 3 – 4 months (3 weeks for sample, 1 month full production, 3 months for shipping)

White patches offer high visibility and create a clean, neutral backdrop that allows other colors and designs to really pop. They work nicely as both a subtle complement to louder apparel colors or as the main attraction featuring vibrant embroidered or printed designs.

Other extremely popular patch color options include:

• Black patches: classic, sophisticated, bold
• Navy patches: refined take on black, versatile with many color schemes
• Red patches: eye-catching vibrancy, urgency, passion
• Green patches: fresh, natural, symbolic of growth and success
• Gray patches: sophisticated neutral with artful depth
• Brown patches: neutral, humble, earthy