# Does this hat exist, or do I have to invent it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 20, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299 "2025-08-20T00:20:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/21 "2025-08-20T16:02:43Z")
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**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/22 "2025-08-20T16:14:15Z")
I thought you could buy just one. My bad. Second thought: is there not a localish to you T-shirt imprinting shop? They usually have ball caps, as well. They are commonly in vacation/boardwalk areas. ---
**Author:** ![Zoobi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/13edae/32.png) [@Zoobi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoobi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/23 "2025-08-20T16:55:29Z")
Custom Ink, Cafe Press, or other of these types of places can easily make one for you I am sure. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/24 "2025-08-20T17:08:47Z")
Cafe Press doesn’t customize purple hats, and Custom Ink can do it, but has a minimum order of 30 at $22.55 each. If possible, could people please go to a website themselves before telling me that it is a sure thing? ---
**Author:** ![Zoobi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/13edae/32.png) [@Zoobi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoobi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/25 "2025-08-20T17:39:37Z")
> **[Team 365 Headsweats Performance Running Hat - Printed - White](https://www.customink.com/products/hats/performance-hats/team-365-headsweats-performance-running-hat-printed/2125200)** > > This performance hat has some upgraded features to keep you cool while you're on the run! A racing favorite- great for any sporting event or cycling race, just throw it in the wash to keep it fresh. Looking to embroider this hat? Check out the Team... This can be purple. > **[Port & Company® Six-Panel Twill Cap | VistaPrint](https://www.vistaprint.com/clothing-bags/hats/caps/port-company-r-six-panel-twill-cap?optionValues%5BSubstrate%20Color%5D=%235a4592)** > > Discover our promotional Port & Company® Six-Panel Twill Cap and customize it with Vistaprint. Personalize our Port & Company® Six-Panel Twill Cap with your brand or logo, and make it the perfect item for your branding and promotional activities. Do you need us to hold your hand? ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/26 "2025-08-20T17:51:15Z")
There are 100s of imprinting shops online. Maybe 1000s. Amazon is full of them. It should be _painfully_ simple to find one. I can’t attest to their reliability. I suggest you read reviews. I’ve had multiple shirts and hoodies custom printed at [GiantHoodies.com](http://GiantHoodies.com) Alas, they don’t do hats. The hoodies are great, BTW. Have you considered a t-shirt? ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/27 "2025-08-20T18:03:09Z")
**Moderator Note** > [@Zoobi](#): > > Do you need us to hold your hand? This part of your post is a bit too antagonistic for this forum. Dial it back, please. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/28 "2025-08-20T20:23:14Z")
I pretty much want the hat, and I don’t want to buy it in bulk. Reliability hasn’t really been much of a problem in this thread, by the way. It is that most of the links don’t give me what I am asking for. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/29 "2025-08-20T20:26:28Z")
The initials don’t match up to what I want. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/30 "2025-08-20T20:32:43Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > It is that most of the links don’t give me what I am asking for. I asked my AI since this seems a sticking point. I can’t say if any of the suggestions here work either. Also, it would not give me links to these so you have to Google them: — There are several vendors that specialize in single custom baseball caps. Here are some popular options: **Online Custom Printing Services:** - **Lids Custom Hats** - Major retailer with extensive customization options including embroidery and heat transfer - **New Era Custom** - The official cap maker for MLB offers personalization services - **CustomInk** - Well-known for custom apparel, offers single hat orders - **Printful** - Print-on-demand service that does individual orders - **Vistaprint** - Offers embroidered caps with low minimum orders (often just 1) **Specialty Hat Customizers:** - **The Hat Depot** - Focuses specifically on custom headwear - **Flexfit Custom** - Known for quality fitted caps with custom options - **Outdoor Cap** - Offers personalization services for single orders **Local Options:** - **Local embroidery shops** - Often the most cost-effective for single items - **Screen printing shops** - Many also do embroidery and hat customization - **Trophy shops** - Frequently offer embroidery services **Things to Consider:** - **Customization method** - Embroidery tends to look more professional but costs more; heat transfer vinyl is cheaper - **Lead time** - Usually 3-10 business days depending on the vendor - **Cost** - Expect to pay $15-50+ depending on the cap quality and customization complexity - **Design requirements** - Some have limitations on text length, fonts, or image complexity Local embroidery shops are often your best bet for quality work at reasonable prices, plus you can see samples of their work in person before ordering. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/31 "2025-08-20T21:07:21Z")
It would certainly look better embroidered. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/32 "2025-08-20T21:24:01Z")
I really want it to look like a MAGA hat, but purple. ---
**Author:** ![motu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/motu/32/259_2.png) [@motu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/motu)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/33 "2025-08-20T21:26:31Z")
Close but no cigar… [Kool-Aid MAGA hat](https://www.teepublic.com/hat/535830-make-america-grape-again) [Grape Ape MAGA hat](https://www.teepublic.com/hat/49904439-make-america-grape-again) [Make America Grape Again not purple hat](https://www.teepublic.com/hat/20260856-make-america-grape-again) ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/34 "2025-08-20T21:48:23Z")
Ok. I went back to [Logosportswear.com](http://Logosportswear.com) I made a purple hat with your two line white lettered “MAKE AMERICA GRAPE AGAIN” (no quote marks) again. It looked good. And you CAN just order one. I got all the way to ‘proceed to place your order’ It was $37 bucks. They have a first timer order discount. 15%. Really, get all the way to the end, put in your CC#, get your discount. Get your hat. I wouldn’t pay $5 bucks for it, but it’s your red wagon(or purple hat) 💜 (I like the koolaide one) ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299/35 "2025-08-24T18:43:23Z")
SO has an Etsy store, all sorts of print-on-demand just-one stuff. I had her look but no purple hats from her suppliers. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-hat-exist-or-do-i-have-to-invent-it/1022299.md?page=1)