NW Custom Apparel has embroidered company logos on caps for Washington construction companies, corporate teams, schools, and organizations since 1977. Every cap is produced in-house at our Milton, WA facility on 8-head Tajima TMAR-KC Type 2 commercial embroidery machines. You receive a physical sew-out on the actual cap style before your full order runs.
✔ Volume pricing from 24 caps
✔ Free digitizing on orders of 48+
✔ Standard turnaround: 10 business days
✔ 100% Customization – Choose from 250+ Styles & Unlimited Colors
✔ Industrial Durability – High-stitch density that resists fading, misprint, and wear.
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See and approve your logo before full production.
For over 47 years, businesses in Milton, Tacoma, Fife, and Seattle have trusted us to outfit their crews. We don’t just print hats; we engineer branding that survives the workday.
For small businesses in construction, manufacturing, and service industries, reliability matters. Missed deadlines, cheap materials, and poor stitching aren’t just annoying—they cost you money. That’s why businesses in Milton, Tacoma, and across Washington trust NW Custom Apparel for high-quality, professional-grade embroidered caps that arrive on time, every time.
NW Custom Apparel holds preferred supplier status with Richardson Headwear, the most widely ordered cap brand in the Pacific Northwest for construction crews, corporate programs, and professional teams. We source through SanMar and S&S Activewear wholesale networks, giving access to the full catalog without minimum brand restrictions.
The Richardson 112 is the standard trucker cap for Washington construction crews, HVAC companies, and service businesses. It features three cotton-poly twill front panels, a 100% polyester mesh back, and an adjustable plastic snapback closure. The structured mid-profile crown provides the most embroidery-friendly front panel of any trucker-style cap.
The Richardson 112 comes in 90+ colorways. The 60/40 cotton-poly fabric accepts embroidery cleanly and holds logo detail at stitch densities up to 12,000 stitches. For teams with larger head sizes, the Richardson 112XL offers the same construction in an extended fit.
Volume pricing on Richardson 112:
5% discount at 48–143 caps,
10% at 144–499 caps,
15% at 500+ caps with annual contract.
For decoration guide to corporate branding, see Richardson 112 snapback hats specifications for embroidered business applications.
The New Era NE1000 is the obvious choice for corporate uniform programs, school athletics, and professional services businesses across Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue. Structured front panel, multiple closure options, and a broad color selection make it one of the most versatile caps for multi-department programs.
Example Pricing for popular New Era NE1000 & Snapback Trucker(C112) Caps with standard front logo (8,000 Stitches Embroidery):
| Quantity | New Era Caps Pricing | Port Authority Caps Pricing | Hooping Fee |
| 1-23 Caps | $21.75 each | $15.50 each | $50 |
| 24-71 Caps | $21.75 each | $15.50 each | Off |
| 72-143 Caps | $20.75 each | $14.50 each | Off |
| 144-288 Caps | $19.75 each | $13.50 each | Off |
| 288+ Caps | $19.25 each | $13.00 each | Off |
To access the full line of New era styles with customized logo, See the custom new era caps for personalizing your design for branding with embroidery.
Flexfit caps provide a fitted feel without size selection, the stretch back adjusts to the wearer. Popular for active work environments, outdoor crews, and organizations where managing individual sizes creates administrative overhead. Embroidery field and production process are identical to standard structured caps.
For Washington construction and agricultural programs that already outfit crews in Carhartt jackets and workwear, Carhartt cap styles provide a consistent branded look. The heavier duck or canvas construction holds up through extended outdoor use and regular washing.
Nike Dri-FIT and performance cap styles are ordered most often by corporate clients, tech companies, and athletic programs where a retail-quality cap with performance fabric is the brand fit. Embroidery on performance fabrics follows the same center-out stitching sequence as standard structured caps, with adjusted tension settings for the lighter fabric weight.
For premium cap options using laser-engraved leatherette patches rather than direct embroidery, see Richardson 112 Leatherette Patch Caps.
Both methods work on any of the cap styles above. The choice depends on your logo and the look you want.
Flat embroidery lays thread directly on the cap surface. The result is crisp, detailed, and professional. Flat embroidery reproduces fine text, detailed logo elements, and multi-color designs accurately. It is the standard method for Washington corporate programs, construction crew caps, and school athletic programs.
Maximum front panel embroidery area on the Richardson 112: approximately 4.5 inches wide by 2 inches high. The Tajima TMAR-KC cap frame accommodates a field of 75mm x 360mm (3 inches x 14.2 inches), which is wider than most commercial cap frames and allows extended horizontal designs that standard frames cannot run.
Most Washington business logo orders fall in the 8,000–12,000 stitch range. The standard pricing includes 8,000 stitches. Additional stitches cost $0.75 per 1,000 stitches over 8,000. Explore
3D puff embroidery places a foam underlay beneath the thread layer before stitching. The foam holds the thread up off the cap surface, creating a raised, dimensional effect that makes logos read from farther away and adds a tactile quality to the finished cap.
Puff embroidery works best with bold, simple designs like thick letterforms, solid shapes, and clean wordmarks. Fine detail, thin lines, and small text do not puff evenly and should remain as flat embroidery or be simplified before production.
Common approach: use 3D puff for the primary logo or brand name and flat embroidery for secondary text, taglines, or location information on the back panel.
NW Custom Apparel offers 3D puff embroidery as an upgrade on qualifying cap orders. Include your puff preference in your quote request.
Most Washington buyers do not know this, but it matters for quality.
Embroidering on a polo shirt or jacket happens on a flat surface with a standard hoop. Embroidering on a cap requires a different frame system, a different stitching sequence, and different tension settings because the cap has a curved surface and a center seam.
The standard stitching sequence for caps runs from the center of the design outward. This prevents the fabric from bunching against the center seam as stitches accumulate. A file built for flat garment embroidery, when run on a cap without adjustment, produces misalignment, seam distortion, and puckered results.
NW Custom Apparel uses the Tajima TMAR-KC Type 2 with a reinforced cap driver featuring a three-point locking mechanism between the drive ring and cap frame. This provides stable fixation that allows production at up to 1,000 rpm — meaning your cap runs faster and more accurately than shops using standard two-point cap frames. Every new cap logo is digitized specifically for cap production, not repurposed from a flat garment file.
For a full explanation of how logo digitizing works before cap production begins, see how logo digitizing works for cap embroidery before production begins.
Digitizing: One-time fee of $100 for new designs. Free on orders of 48 or more caps. No digitizing fee on reorders of any size.
This is the single most important cost difference between ordering from NW Custom Apparel vs many competitors. Most shops charge the $40–$75 digitizing fee on every new design regardless of order size, and sometimes on reorders too. At NW Custom Apparel, once your logo is digitized and approved, every reorder runs from the stored file at no additional digitizing cost.
Volume pricing example (8,000-stitch front logo, Richardson 112):
| Quantity | Approximate Per-Cap Price | Digitizing |
|---|---|---|
| 24 caps | Market rate | $100 (waived at 48+) |
| 48 caps | Volume pricing begins | Free |
| 144 caps | 10% volume discount | Free |
| 500+ caps | 15% discount with contract | Free |
Contact us for exact pricing on your specific cap style, stitch count, and quantity.
Personalization: Add individual names or titles to the back panel of each cap for $12.50 per cap. This is used by Washington construction companies and HVAC teams to identify crew members’ caps and prevent mix-ups on job sites.
Additional stitches: $0.75 per 1,000 stitches over 8,000.
| Use Case | Recommended Style |
|---|---|
| Construction and trade crew gear | Richardson 112 — structured, breathable mesh, workwear colors |
| HVAC and electrical companies | Richardson 112 or Carhartt — durable, adjustable, field-ready |
| Corporate uniform program | New Era NE1000 or Flexfit — clean finish, multiple departments |
| School sports and athletic programs | Richardson or New Era — team colors, bulk pricing |
| Tech company or startup branded merch | Bella Canvas or performance cap — retail fit and feel |
| Event promotion or trade show giveaway | Yupoong or Otto value styles — volume pricing, broad color range |
If you are not sure which style fits your program, tell us your industry, approximate quantity, and budget in your quote request. We have run cap programs for over 100,000 caps since 1977 and will match you to the right blank before you commit.
For questions about stitch count and how it affects your logo size at different placements, see our embroidery stitch count guide for logo sizing and cap placement decisions.
Richardson 112 caps with left-chest company logo in flat embroidery, back panel with employee name add-on. Ordered annually as crew size changes. Richardson selected NW Custom Apparel as a preferred supplier in the Seattle market.
Richardson 112 or Carhartt caps with company logo front, company phone number or web address on back. Back personalization ($12.50/cap) prevents crew mix-ups on job sites.
New Era NE1000 or Flexfit caps with corporate logo, ordered as part of full uniform programs covering polo shirts, work shirts, and outerwear. For full corporate workwear programs that include caps, see custom corporate workwear programs in Washington including caps and uniforms.
Team caps ordered alongside coach jackets, polo shirts, and spirit hoodies as part of a seasonal uniform program. NW Custom Apparel handles mixed-garment programs under one production run with a single sew-out approval.
Trucker-style or dad hat styles ordered as promotional giveaways for Washington events, trade shows, and client appreciation programs.
Our team loves these caps, and our customers wear them everywhere. We’ve ordered 500+ caps from NW Custom Apparel over the years, flawless every time!
We switched from generic work hats to branded embroidered caps, and the difference is night and day. Customers recognize us immediately, and it’s helped boost our professional image.
Your business could be next. Join the hundreds of Tacoma-based companies using custom embroidered caps to build their brand.
Pick from Snapbacks, Truckers, Fitted, or Beanies. Not sure? Our experts will recommend the best fit for your industry.
Our in-house digitizers convert your file into a stitch-ready map, optimizing it for clarity and impact.
We send you a sew-out sample (digital or physical) for approval. Once approved, your order ships within 10 business days.
Need it Faster? Rush services are available.
Hear from our satisfied clients who have made us their go-to provider for custom caps and have seen the difference quality makes.
NW Custom Apparel has produced custom embroidered caps for Washington state businesses, construction crews, schools, and organizations since 1977. All production runs in-house at our Milton, WA facility on commercial Tajima machines, not outsourced.
Tell us your cap style preference, quantity, logo placement, and timeline. We will confirm availability, digitizing requirements, and pricing within one business day.
Bulk order pricing at NW Custom Apparel starts at 24 caps. Smaller quantities may be available, contact us to confirm based on your specific cap style and design.
Digitizing is free on orders of 48 or more caps. For orders under 48 caps, a one-time digitizing fee of $100 applies. On reorders of any size, there is no digitizing charge , your file is stored and used at no cost.
Yes! As long as the embroidered logo design stays the same size and color, you can mix multiple cap colors within your order to reach the bulk discount quantity. This is perfect for businesses that want to match different department uniforms or event themes.
Flat embroidery lays thread directly on the cap surface for a crisp, professional result. 3D puff embroidery uses a foam underlay to raise the thread off the surface, creating a dimensional, tactile effect. Puff works best on bold, simple designs. Thin lines and fine text should remain flat.
NW Custom Apparel carries Richardson (preferred supplier), New Era, Flexfit, Carhartt, Nike, Yupoong, and additional brands through SanMar and S&S Activewear wholesale networks. If you have a specific brand preference, include it in your quote request.
Yes. Back panel personalization is available at $12.50 per cap. This is popular with construction and HVAC companies that want each crew member’s name on the back to prevent job-site mix-ups.
Yes! We offer a wide range of cap styles, including snapbacks, trucker hats, baseball caps, fitted hats, dad hats, beanies, and visors. If you’re unsure which style is best for your business, our team can help you choose the perfect fit for your industry and working conditions
The standard front panel of the Richardson 112 accommodates embroidery up to approximately 4.5 inches wide by 2 inches tall. The Tajima TMAR-KC cap frame field is 75mm x 360mm (3 inches x 14.2 inches), which is wider than standard commercial frames and accommodates extended horizontal designs.
Yes! NW Custom Apparel uses high-stitch density embroidery, which allows us to embroider sharp, precise details. However, for logos with very small text or intricate designs, we may need to adjust the design slightly for better clarity. Our experts will provide a digital preview before production.
Standard turnaround is 10 business days from sew-out approval. Rush orders are available on qualifying styles and quantities. If we miss your agreed delivery date, you do not pay.
We offer various thread colors, including Pantone-matching for precise brand consistency. If you have specific brand colors, provide us with your Pantone color codes so we can match them as closely as possible.
Yes. NW Custom Apparel serves businesses statewide from our Milton, WA facility. We ship to Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Olympia, Renton, Kirkland, Bellingham, Yakima, Kennewick, and all points statewide. Local pickup is available at our Milton location.
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Being local embroidery & print shop means faster responses, more flexible service, and a partner who truly understands your unique business needs. NW Custom Apparel service area for custom cap embroidery covers the heart of the South Sound and the greater Seattle metro area. Whether you are a small business in Puyallup or a major corporation in downtown Seattle, our local expertise ensures your project is handled with care.
