Our embroidery shop has been distributing top-quality baseball caps throughout the Northwest since 1977. We work with several suppliers who provide us with blank caps, and I would like to discuss why we choose to partner with them and the types of caps they offer. Instead of solely focusing on price, we believe having a solid partnership with a cap supplier is more beneficial. Over the years, these top suppliers have consistently provided Northwest Custom Apparel with high-quality and valuable products.
Richardson Headwear
Richardson, our longest-standing supplier of team baseball caps, offers various cap styles and designs. As a second-generation cap company, they provide direct and 3D puff embroidery services. However, placing your order early is essential to ensure timely delivery for your season. Among all the cap styles, the most popular one from Richardson is the 112.

Richardson’s long-lasting partnership with Northwest Custom Apparel for 40-plus Years
Pacific Headwear
Pacific Headwear is a hat distributor based in Eugene, Oregon. The company was established as a spinoff of Richardson Caps. One of its founders, Don DeZarn, is an expert cap designer, and his vision is evident in the high-quality and fashionable headwear that Pacific produces. Moreover, the company offers a variety of services, including direct embroidery, 3D Puff print on caps, and the sale of blank caps. Recently, Augusta Sportswear has acquired Pacific Headwear. This acquisition will enable Pacific Headwear to leverage Augusta’s resources and expand its product range while retaining its unique brand identity and commitment to quality. With this partnership, Pacific Headwear is poised to continue its growth and success in the hat industry.
Fahrenheit Headwear
Century 21 is the parent company responsible for distributing the Fahrenheit caps brand in Seattle. They offer inspiring embroidered caps that are perfect for corporate and resort markets. They specialize in overseas custom embroidered caps at very competitive prices. Century 21 is considered the “granddaddy” of custom caps, offering high-quality products at reasonable prices. We take pride in representing this company due to its quality products and excellent service. Jeffrey Hoch, the founder of the Fahrenheit brand since 1978, is the visionary and captain of this company. His leadership has made the Fahrenheit brand a staple in Seattle since 1978. You can often find Jeffrey flying his private plane or relaxing on the beaches of Hawaii, daydreaming about new cap styles, fabrics, and colors.

Outdoor Cap
We recommend checking out Outdoor Cap as a cap supplier if you’re looking for embroidered caps. They’re a cap supplier in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving customers nationwide. They offer various embroidered caps, including heavy-duty caps, wax fabric, and mesh-back truckers. Furthermore, Outdoor Cap supplies a significant portion of their inventory to Walmart, and they’re known for providing the lowest prices in the industry, making their prices highly competitive. This philosophy of offering low prices also extends to the promotional cap market. So, if you need embroidered caps, Outdoor Cap is a reliable and affordable option.

And the Winner of the Best Cap Supplier is!
Determining the best cap supplier among the four suppliers in the Northwest region is a challenging task. Moreover, they all possess great qualities such as leadership, customer service, and quality products. However, we will eliminate Outdoor Cap from the list since they are located in Arkansas, which is not part of the Northwest region.
The top three suppliers in the Northwest region, in order, are Century 21 in Seattle, known for its forward-thinking and resort designs; Pacific Headwear, known for its creative designs and unique fabric that they introduce every year; and Richardson, which has been in the industry for a long time and produces the highest quality caps. Century 21 needs to focus on its marketing strategies and reach customers more effectively to improve its position. Meanwhile, Richardson emerges as the clear winner after careful consideration. Richardson is a brand staple in the country, and we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Kelly Richardson and the team for being the #1 cap supplier for 2023.
