How many letters can be embroidered on a cap?

A front panel comfortably takes around 12 to 15 characters at a readable size; side placements suit shorter names, initials or dates.

Will embroidered lettering fade?

No. Embroidery is stitched thread, not printed film, so it will not crack or peel in the wash the way vinyl lettering does.

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Personalized hats with a name on them

A name on a cap is the most requested personalization we stitch, and it is the easiest to get wrong in cheap print. Embroidered lettering does not crack, peel or fade in the wash, so a name stitched today still reads in five years.

Choose the lettering

Pick from our embroidery font list and the thread colour that sits best against your cap colour. The Cap Maker previews the lettering on the actual hat colour before you order.

Where the name goes

Front and centre for a bold nameplate look, or on the side for something subtler. Many people put a nickname on the front and a date or initials on the side.

Front embroidery is included in the cap price. Left side, right side and back placements are $10 CAD each, and a custom logo or original design is $20 CAD.

Gifting timelines

Flat-rate tracked shipping is $16.95 CAD per order, plus $2 for each additional cap. Express service is available for $15 more. We ship within Canada only.

Put a name on it

Preview your lettering live in the Cap Maker, on the real cap colour.

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Frequently asked questions

How many letters can be embroidered on a cap?: A front panel comfortably takes around 12 to 15 characters at a readable size; side placements suit shorter names, initials or dates.
Will embroidered lettering fade?: No. Embroidery is stitched thread, not printed film, so it will not crack or peel in the wash the way vinyl lettering does.