No. 3
No. 3. Decorate with embroidery, PVC, silicone, or woven patch. 50-unit minimum, volume pricing to 10,000+.
About the No. 3 Performance 5-Panel Hats
No. 3 is a 5-panel performance-crown hat, one of the 7 custom hat styles Reel48 decorates in Austin, TX. A performance crown is the lighter, athletic-style build behind most of the rope caps in our gallery — the fit crews and golf clubs reach for first.
Every one of these no. 3 performance 5-panel hats takes embroidery, PVC, silicone or woven patches; pick the method and the price ladder updates to match. With embroidery, pricing runs from $24.99 per hat at the 50-piece minimum down to $10.49 at 10,000, plus a flat $0.40 per hat for shipping. Add it to your cart — you approve a free digital mockup before production, and most orders deliver in 2–4 weeks.
Ways to decorate this hat
This style takes 4 of our 4 decoration methods. Choose one in the price table; our team confirms the fit for your artwork on the mockup before anything is produced.
Embroidery
The classic stitched look — thread sewn directly into the hat. Embroidery is the most durable decoration method, handles text and simple logos beautifully, and reads as premium on every style from trucker hats to ballcaps. Best for: established logos, monograms, and designs with up to a handful of colors.
PVC Patches
Molded 3D rubber patches with bold, raised texture. PVC patches are waterproof, nearly indestructible, and give hats a modern outdoor-brand feel. Best for: badge-style logos, outdoor and trade brands, and designs with clean shapes and strong contrast.
Silicone Patches
A sleeker, lower-profile cousin of PVC with a smooth, flexible finish. Silicone patches handle fine edges well and feel premium to the touch. Best for: minimalist marks, tech and lifestyle brands, and tone-on-tone looks.
Woven Patches
Thread woven into a flat patch at much higher detail than embroidery can achieve. Woven patches capture small text, thin lines, and gradients accurately. Best for: detailed logos, intricate artwork, and designs that lose fidelity when stitched.
Not sure which fits your logo? Read the hat decoration guide or ask us before you order.
Pricing and minimums
The minimum order is 50 hats. Every price below is per hat, drops at each quantity break, and is exactly what the cart charges — there is no separate setup fee, and a larger run uses the same ladder.
- PVC Patch: $26.99 per hat at 50, down to $10.99 at 10,000.
- Embroidery: $24.99 per hat at 50, down to $10.49 at 10,000.
- Woven Patch: $25.99 per hat at 50, down to $10.49 at 10,000.
- Silicon Patch: $26.99 per hat at 50, down to $10.99 at 10,000.
- Side embroidery add-on: $3.00 per hat at 50, tapering to no charge at 700 and above. A flag, a location or a second mark on the side panel is the most common way orders use it.
- Shipping: a flat $0.40 per hat, shown in the cart before you pay. Production and delivery take 2–4 weeks; rush runs in 1–2 weeks. Details on shipping and production.
Who orders this style
A 5-panel performance-crown hat like this one shows up most often on orders for:
- golf clubs and country clubs
- HVAC, concrete and construction crews
- engineering firms and office teams
- company events and customer giveaways
The gallery shows real client hats rather than stock photos, and the custom hats overview compares all 7 styles side by side.
How ordering works
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Order online
Pick your style and decoration, set the quantity, and check out — the price you see is the price you pay. Then reply to your receipt email with your logo; vector art is best, a high-resolution PNG works.
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Approve your free mockup
Within 24 hours of your artwork landing we send a digital mockup of your hat — style, colors, and decoration — for approval before anything is produced.
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We produce your order
Production starts after approval. The 50-unit minimum keeps per-hat pricing sharp.
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Delivered in 2–4 weeks
Most orders arrive within 2–4 weeks of approval. Rush production is available if you're on a deadline.
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