Blank & Custom 5 Panel Seamless Lightweight Perforated Running Cap Wholesale - 5027
Blank & Custom 5 Panel Seamless Lightweight Perforated Running Cap Wholesale - 5027
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US-CA Warehouse
19855 Quiroz Ct
Foremost Hat Show Room
Walnut CA 91789
United States
We bring your brand to life with BSCI-verified, in-house production—ensuring ethical practices and premium quality in every stitch.
No MOQ: Order exactly what you need.
Free Setup: $0 setup on custom orders of 12+ pieces.
In-House Embroidery: Full control for consistent quality and value.
Dedicated Support: Samples are personally confirmed before production.
Fast Shipping: Ships within 10 business days after sample approval, with a 5-day rush option available.
We bring your brand to life through our BSCI-verified in-house production, ensuring ethical standards and premium detail in every stitch.
No MOQ: Order exactly what you need.
Free Setup: $0 setup on custom orders of 12+ pieces.
In-House DTF printing: Full control for consistent quality and value.
Dedicated Support: Samples are personally confirmed before production.
Standard Shipping: Ships within 10 business days after sample approval, with a 5-day rush option available.
We bring your brand to life with BSCI-verified, in-house production—ensuring ethical practices and premium quality in every stitch.
No MOQ: Order exactly what you need.
Free Setup: $0 setup on custom orders of 48+ pieces.
In-House Patch: Full control for consistent quality and value.
Dedicated Support: Samples are personally confirmed before production.
Fast Shipping: Ships within 15 business days after sample approval.
Selec Your Color 7 Colors Available
Size Guide
Tips and Tricks
How do I design my hats?
Text
- Start with a basic structure
- Select a font and color
- Please note: For better results, avoid using small text on your hats (maximum of 3 lines of text on the front of your hats.)
Graphics/Images
- We are currently working on adding additional graphic options to use in your customization project. To view our current collection, visit our Design Gallery.
- If you have uploaded your own image, you can make adjustments to the size and placement through our customization tool.
Specialty Add-Ons
3D Embroidery
- Some elements in your design can be raised for a 3D effect. This works best with larger and thicker design elements.
Raised embroidery on text elements works best with bold, wide letters. Fine details and thin lettering will not meet our quality control standards for raised embroidery. - To add raised embroidery to your order,please add “3D Embroidery” in the order notes.
- As Design Professionals, we will determine if a design can or cannot be raised. In the event that no element of the design can be raised, we will notice you.
- Raised designs can only be done on the front of the hats. The side and back of hats do not have a big enough area to do raised at a high quality.
Specialty Thread
- Another feature that can highlight designs is the use of specialty threads. These do not work for everything, but they can add some enhanced features. If this is something you are interested in please add “Specialty Thread” in the comment section.
- Here are some specialty threads we offer.
Metallic (Gold, Silver, Copper, Black, Red, Royal Blue, Pink, Green, White, and Purple)
Common Issues to Avoid
- Small Text: For best results, text should be no smaller than 0.2” in height and should have a minimum thickness of 0.08”.
- Front Designs: For best results, keep front embroidery text limited to 3 lines and no more than 20 characters.
- Side/Back Designs: Space is limited for side and back embroidery. For best results, keep your designs to a maximum of 1.7” tall and 2.8” wide. It is best to keep text shorter than 10 characters per line, with a maximum of 2 lines.
- Details and Fine Lines: Fine lines and small details do not always work well with hat embroidery. Some fine lines and small details will be eliminated or made thicker to create a better product.
- Blending/Shading: Blending and shading is accomplished by placing one thread color on top of another thread color. Subtle changes and blending are difficult to achieve with embroidery thread.
- The best quality embroidery is accomplished with solid lines and colors. We do not recommend blending or shading in your customization project.
- Negative Space/Gaps/Abstract: Negative space can cause issues with embroidery designs. For best results, we recommend filling in negative space with a color that complements your design.
- Large Solid Backgrounds: If a logo covers a large area with a solid background, it can cause distortion in the hat or fabric. If this occurs with your design, our customization team will make suggestions to get the best results with your embroidery.
How to: Step by Step
1. Select Hat and Color
Pick from snapbacks, truckers, beanies, buckets, and more to find the perfect hat for your brand.
2. Design Your Hat
Upload your logo or artwork and choose from embroidery, patches, or printing for a professional finish.
3. Select Quantity
12+ Hats - Bulk Discount
12+ Hats - Free Setup
4. Review & Checkout
Place your order or contact us, once approved, we’ll product your custom hats quickly, and shipping.
DESCRIPTION
EMBROIDERY
PATCHES
SHIPPING AND RETURN
Run fearless in any weather with the lightweight running cap, designed for ultimate protection, comfort, and performance. Built with advanced performance fabrics, this cap combines water-repellent technology, laser-cut ventilation, and moisture-wicking comfort in a sleek low-profile design.
Whether you're running under intense sun or unexpected rain, this cap keeps you cool, dry, and protected.
Key Features
- Featherlight & Breathable – Ultra-light polyester fabric with precision laser-cut ventilation promotes maximum airflow to keep you cool during high-intensity activity.
- Seamless Comfort – Smooth, seamless construction minimizes friction and irritation for a distraction-free running experience.
- Water-Repellent Protection – A durable water-repellent finish helps shed light rain and sweat, keeping you dry in changing weather.
- Moisture-Wicking & Fast-Drying – Performance fabric quickly wicks away moisture and dries fast, maintaining comfort throughout long workouts.
- Adjustable Custom Fit – The plastic snapback closure and soft sweatband provide a secure, comfortable, and personalized fit.
- Durable Performance Build – Made from tear-resistant woven fabric designed to handle demanding training and outdoor adventures.
- UPF50+ Sun Protection – Blocks 98% of harmful UVA and UVB rays, offering reliable protection for running, hiking, and outdoor sports.
Specifications
- Shape / Profile: Unstructured, Low Profile
- Material: 100% Polyester
- Size & Fit: 58 cm (Adjustable)
- Visor: Curved Visor
- Panel: 5 Panel
- Closure: Adjustable Flat Buckle
- Sweatband: 100% Polyester
Ideal For
- Running & endurance sports
- Outdoor activities & hiking
- Sports teams & athletic brands
- Promotional giveaways
- Corporate branding programs
- Activewear retail collections
Recommended Decorations
Featured: Patches, DTF Print
Perfect for custom logos, brand merchandise, promotional events, and wholesale customization projects.
Our Hats and Beanies Are Perfect For
Club Activities
Custom Embroidery & Print
Brand Promotion
Build Your Brand
Areas & Dimensions
A detailed guide to all available embroidery placements and their maximum stitchable areas.
Camper Cap
Structured Cap
Dad Cap
Trucker Mesh
| Placement | Max embroidery area |
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| Front | 4.8" × 2"（12cm*5cm) |
| Side & Back | 2.8" × 1.5"(7cm*4cm) |
| Hat Type | Stitching Note |
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| Camper Cap | Flat, low-profile front panel is ideal for wide logos; avoid very tall or curved designs. |
| Structured Cap | More stable for detailed embroidery |
| Dad Cap | Slight curvature may deform long text |
| Trucker Mesh | Side panels not suitable for detailed logos |
| Placement | Max embroidery area |
|---|---|
| Front | 4.8" × 2"（12cm*5cm） |
| Hat Type | Stitching Note |
|---|---|
| Bucket Hat | The curved crown can distort tall or detailed designs, so small to medium flat logos work best. |
| Placement | Max embroidery area |
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| Cuff | 4.8" × 1.5"(12cm*4cm) |
| Hat Type | Stitching Note |
|---|---|
| Cuff Beanie | Stretchable fabric can distort fine details; bold shapes and thicker lines work best. |
Embroidery Types
Compare the visual feel and stitch depth of Flat vs. 3D Puff embroidery to see which fits your design best.
Flat Embroidery |
3D Puff Embroidery |
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| Minimum text heigh | 1.5–2 mm |
3–3.5 mm |
| Minimum line thickness | 4–5 mm |
7–10 mm (bold) |
| Max colors | Up to 8 colors |
Up to 3 colors |
| Gradients | Not possible |
Not possible |
Must-follow Guidelines on Digitalizing
Key limitations in traditional embroidery that can distort fine details, thin lines, and complex artwork.
Text too small, lines too thin
Avoid using very small letters because the embroidered text might not be legible. Keep the text at least 0.25'' in height and at least 0.05'' thick.
The minimum recommended line thickness for the regular satin stitch is 0.05''. For thinner lines we’ll use run stitch (a single line of stitches).
You can measure the text in Illustrator either by using the measuring tool, or by converting the font point size to inches.
You can do this by going to: File > Preferences > Units > General > Inches
0.25'' is equivalent to approximately 36pt, and the letters will also have the necessary thickness. But this depends on the font.
We recommend using simple fonts like Arial, Helvetica, Myriad pro.
Text too small, lines too thin
Avoid using very small letters because the embroidered text might not be legible. Keep the text at least 0.25'' in height and at least 0.05'' thick.
The minimum recommended line thickness for the regular satin stitch is 0.05''. For thinner lines we’ll use run stitch (a single line of stitches).
You can measure the text in Illustrator either by using the measuring tool, or by converting the font point size to inches.
You can do this by going to: File > Preferences > Units > General > Inches
0.25'' is equivalent to approximately 36pt, and the letters will also have the necessary thickness. But this depends on the font.
We recommend using simple fonts like Arial, Helvetica, Myriad pro.
Distressed or Textured Graphics
With distressed or textured graphics many details might be lost during embroidery depending on the texture size. For these files, we’ll only be able to use flat embroidery, and extremely thin parts are likely to be run stitched.
Negative Space Objects
These are the empty spaces in the artwork - the hat fabric showing through the design (but don’t mix it up with transparent background, which is alright!). This can cause several problems.
Avoid these issues by filling the negative spaces with another color.
Distressed or Textured Graphics
These are the empty spaces in the artwork - the hat fabric showing through the design (but don’t mix it up with transparent background, which is alright!). This can cause several problems.
Avoid these issues by filling the negative spaces with another color.
Gradients
With standard embroidery, we can only embroider solid shapes and colors. Gradients won’t work because we can’t create smooth transitions from one color to another.
You’ll have to replace gradients with solid colors.
If you want gradients in your embroidery design, use unlimited color embroidery instead.
Solid Backgrounds
Graphics that cover a large part of the embroidery area will likely exceed the maximum stitch count of 15,000. Remove all backgrounds from your files to make sure they don't exceed this count.
If you’d like to keep the background, we’ll have to reduce the size of the graphic by up to 50%.
Photographic Images
It’s not possible to embroider photographic images as they are. Photographic images have to be recreated to include solid shapes and colors.
3D Puff Embroidery
Use bold shapes and text. Graphics that don’t meet the minimum object thickness will not be possible to embroider in 3D puff. Some fonts like calligraphy simply won’t work for 3D puff. For 3D puff embroidery, please make sure that all lines are between 0.2" and 0.5" to give a good-quality outcome.
Side Embroidery
The area for side embroidery is smaller than in the front. Include up to 10 characters per line in your text to make sure that the final result looks great.
Available Thread Colors
All the visual guides, thread charts, and official certifications you need to create accurate and high-quality embroidery designs.
We offer a variety of embroidery threads, including shiny, matte, metallic, and more. Click to download for further details.
Customization Process
Our simple steps process puts the design power in your hands
1. Design in Editor
Design your hat online with full control over placement, colors, and embroidery.
2. Submit Order & Payment
Send your finalized design and complete payment to start production.
3. Sample Production
We review your design and produce a physical sample within 72 hours.
4. Sample Confirmation
You need to approve the sample before production begins.
5. Production (5–10 days)
Your hats are embroidered in-house with strict quality control.
6. Delivery (3–7 days)
Your hats are shipped fast via DHL, FedEx, or UPS worldwide.
1. Inquiry
Tell us your customization needs and project details.
2. Quote (within 48 hours)
Receive a tailored price estimate based on your design and quantity.
3. Pay and Confirm
Secure your order so production can officially begin.
4. Sample Production
We create a digital proof or physical sample based on your artwork.
5. Sample Confirmation
Review and approve the sample before full production starts.
6. Production (5–10 days)
Your hats are embroidered with precision in our in-house facility.
7. Delivery (3–7 days)
Your completed order ships via DHL, FedEx, or UPS for fast arrival.
Areas & Dimensions
A detailed guide to all available DTF transfer placements and their maximum printable areas.
Camper Cap
Structured Cap
Dad Cap
Trucker Mesh
| Placement | Max Print Area |
|---|---|
| Front | 4.8" × 2"（12cm*5cm) |
| Side & Back | 2.8" × 1.5"(7cm*4cm) |
| Hat Type | Stitching Note |
|---|---|
| Camper Cap | Flat, low-profile front panel is ideal for wide logos; avoid very tall or curved designs. |
| Structured Cap | More stable for detailed print |
| Dad Cap | Slight curvature may deform long text |
| Trucker Mesh | Side panels not suitable for detailed logos |
| Placement | Max Print Area |
|---|---|
| Front | 4.8" × 2"（12cm*5cm） |
| Hat Type | Stitching Note |
|---|---|
| Bucket Hat | The curved crown can distort tall or detailed designs, so small to medium flat logos work best. |
Printing Types
Compare different printing techniques for custom hats to see which method best suits your design, colour complexity, and production needs.
DTF Heat Transfer |
Silicone Print |
Reflective Heat Transfer |
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| Description | DTF heat transfer prints designs on film and applies them to caps using heat and pressure—perfect for complex, multi-color logos. |
Silicone print adds a flexible, raised silicone layer to caps for a modern 3D look with durable, weather-resistant performance. |
Reflective heat transfer applies reflective film with heat and pressure, reflecting light in low visibility—ideal for running and outdoor caps. |
| Minimum text heigh | 1 mm |
2 mm |
2 mm |
| Minimum line thickness | 1 mm |
2-3 mm |
2 mm |
| Max colors | Unlimited |
Up to 5 colours |
Usually single colour |
| Gradients | Possible |
Not possible |
Not possible |
| Best For | Detailed designs, promo caps, small–medium runs |
Sports & outdoor brands, performance headwear |
Running caps Cycling caps Outdoor safety apparel |
Must-follow Guidelines on Digitalizing
Key limitations in traditional embroidery that can distort fine details, thin lines, and complex artwork.
Text too small, lines too thin
Avoid using extremely small text or ultra-thin lines in print artwork. While printing methods such asDTF Heat TransferorSilicone Printallow fine detail, very small elements may still lose clarity on fabric textures.
Recommended minimum sizes:
Minimum text height:3–4 mm
Minimum line thickness:0.3–0.5 mm
Thin lines may break or appear inconsistent after heat pressing.
For best results, usebold fonts and simplified shapeswhen designing printed logos for hats.
Recommended fonts:Arial, Helvetica, Montserrat
Gradients & Colour Transitions
Gradients are supported in DTF Heat Transfer, but extremely subtle transitions may appear slightly different after printing.
To ensure the best result:
Avoid extremely soft gradient transitions
Use clear colour separation
Keep contrast between colours
For bold brand logos,solid colours often deliver stronger visual impact.
Extremely Detailed Artwork
Highly detailed artwork may lose definition on textured fabrics such as cotton twill or polyester caps.
Very fine textures, micro patterns, or photographic elements may not reproduce perfectly.
For optimal printing quality:
Simplify complex graphics
Increase spacing between design elements
Usevector artwork whenever possible
Solid Background Designs
Large solid prints can slightly affect the flexibility and breathability of the fabric, depending on the printing method.
For better comfort and durability:
Avoid very large solid print blocks
Useopen shapes or segmented artwork
ConsiderSilicone PrintorDTF transferfor balanced flexibility.
Photographic Images
Photographic designs are best suited forDTF Heat Transfer, which supports full-colour printing.
However:
Small photographic details may become less visible on curved hat panels.
High contrast images perform better than low-contrast photos.
Always usehigh-resolution artwork (300 DPI)for the best results.
Best File Formats For Printing
For smooth production and accurate results, we recommend submitting artwork in the following formats:
Vector formats (preferred)
AI / EPS / PDF
Raster formats (minimum 300 DPI)
PNG / PSD / TIFF
Vector files ensure the cleanest edges and most accurate colour reproduction for printed hats.
Customization Process
Our simple steps process puts the design power in your hands
1. Design in Editor
Design your hat online with full control over placement, colors, and print.
2. Submit Order
Send your finalized design and complete payment to start production.
3. Sample Production
We review your design and produce a physical sample within 72 hours.
4. Sample Confirmation
You need to approve the sample before production begins.
5. Production (5–10 days)
Your hats are printed in-house with strict quality control.
6. Delivery (3–7 days)
Your hats are shipped fast via DHL, FedEx, or UPS worldwide.
1. Inquiry
Tell us your customization needs and project details.
2. Quote (within 48 hours)
Receive a tailored price estimate based on your design and quantity.
3. Pay and Confirm
Secure your order so production can officially begin.
4. Sample Production
We create a digital proof or physical sample based on your artwork.
5. Sample Confirmation
Review and approve the sample before full production starts.
6. Production (5–10 days)
Your hats are embroidered with precision in our in-house facility.
7. Delivery (3–7 days)
Your completed order ships via DHL, FedEx, or UPS for fast arrival.
Patches
Shipping
Turnaround Times
Turnaround time = Handling / Production Time + Transit Time
For custom orders, production time starts after sample confirmation.
Blank Headwear
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Standard Shipping (USPS): 5–10 business days
- Express Shipping (UPS/FedEx): 3–7 business days
- Priority Shipping: UPS 2nd Day Air available
Customized Headwear
- Standard Embroidery & Printing: Approx. 10 business days
- Custom Patches: Approx. 15 business days
- Rush Production: 3–10 business days with extra charge
(subject to order quantity and seasonal capacity) - Express Shipping (UPS/FedEx): 3–7 business days after production
Shipping Partners
We work with trusted carriers for reliable B2B delivery:
- Standard: USPS
- Express: UPS / FedEx
- Premium: UPS 2nd Day Air
Return and Refund
We prioritize quality and order accuracy. Returns are accepted only in limited cases.
Accepted Returns
- Defective items
- Incorrect shipments
- Sizing issues for blank products only
Return Window
- All return requests must be submitted within 7 days of delivery. Delivery date is based on the carrier’s tracking record.
- All custom products are final sale and cannot be returned unless there is a manufacturing error that clearly differs from the approved digital mockup.
Return Conditions
Items must be unused, unwashed, and in original condition
- All tags, stickers, and original packaging must be included
- A valid order number is required
- Blank products must be inspected before decoration
- Once a product has been embroidered, printed, washed, altered, or otherwise decorated, it is not eligible for return
Please Note
- Sizing-related returns apply to blank products only
- Return shipping for sizing issues is the customer’s responsibility
- Claims for shortage, damage, or non-delivery must be submitted within 7 days
- Customers may open one cap per style for inspection
Non-Returnable Items
- Customized products
- Decorated or altered items
- Items missing original packaging, tags, or stickers
- Final sale items
- Orders discounted by 15% or more
- Sample orders with fewer than 5 pieces
- Minor color differences caused by screen settings or normal dye lot variation
Return Fees
For returns based on personal preference, product selection, color, or size:
- Customers are responsible for original shipping and return shipping
- A restocking fee applies: 10% of the order value or $10 USD minimum
If the issue is caused by our error, such as a defective or incorrect item, we will cover the related return shipping cost.
Lightweight, perforated running cap praised for excellent breathability and quality. Customers said it's "super light and thin" with strategic ventilation holes. Popular for running, tennis, and pickleball. Features adjustable strap with hidden pocket and washable brim. Ideal fit described as "not shallow like most running hats."
these are great quality. Easy to print on. Good service very fast shipping.
These run hats fit well for most head sizes. The mesh sides keep them breathable. The brim is washable, which is very important for a run hat. And the adjustable strap tucks into a hidden pocket on the back, making it a good hat for many sizes. We would love to see another version of this hat in the super-lightweight materials used in the five-panel hats, too!
nice and light
The caps are light and comfortable.
I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this hat! I took it out for my first run in it and it was light, comfortable and I was very pleased with it! Thank you!
I like the look and weight of the hat and color but the crown height is a tad too low for my head. I didn’t see anything online about crown height before ordering.
Best run hat you can find, period. It's not shallow like most running hats, It's extremely light and thin, breathe well
I LOVE it! it's gonna be cool for tennis, pickleball players
Look perfect!
Hi Kaitlin! Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear that everything looks perfect. We truly appreciate your support!
Great fit, very breathable and stylish! Must have!!!
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great quality
Super fast shipping and good quality products for the price
These caps are the real deal! Super strong and lightweight with strategically placed small holes to cool your head! I love it!
Great fit, super light weight and surprisingly really well constructed. Have not used it for a long test yet but ver comfortable. Mid profile I would say. Will buy again maybe in other colours!
I work out a lot and need a hat to keep sweat from pouring into my eyes. I'm not sure why it's so difficult to get a workout hat with the same type of material as a workout short but I'm glad I found it here.
Very comfortable and stylish as well.
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WHOLESALE
No MOQ for blank and custom logo hats.
1000pcs for fully custom hats.
Yes. Use the Bulk Order Grid to select multiple colors and enter the quantity needed for each. Volume pricing is based on the total eligible quantity in your order.
We offer tiered pricing, meaning that the price per hat decreases as the quantity increases. For distributor, you can contact us.
Yes. Blank samples are available so you can review the color, fit, fabric, and overall quality. After signing up, you can redeem one complimentary blank sample.
Decorated samples may also be available depending on the project, but a sample fee will apply.
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Qualified distributors can apply for special distributor pricing, sample support, and dedicated account service.
Distributor pricing is available on qualifying orders with a subtotal of $1,000 or more before discounts. A valid resale certificate may be required for tax-exempt purchasing.
Apply for Distributor Pricing
Contact our team with your company information, resale certificate, if applicable, and estimated order quantity.
CUSTOMIZE
Yes, we provide customised service. Contact support@foremosthat.com for more information.
NO MOQ.
Depending on the hat style, available options may include:
- Flat or 3D embroidery
- DTF or heat-transfer printing
- PVC or rubber patches
- Woven patches
- Leather patches
- Custom care labels and woven labels
We can work with most common file types, including high-resolution JPEGs, PNGs, PDFs, and vector files like AI or EPS. For the best quality, we recommend submitting a high-resolution or vector file if possible.
Yes, we recommend ordering a sample to ensure you are completely satisfied with the design, quality, and fit before we proceed with a bulk order. Please contact us for details on our sample policy and pricing.
Yes. We provide a digital mockup or proof showing the logo placement, approximate size, colors, and decoration method for approval before production begins.
The turnaround time for custom hats is approximately 15 business days for embroidery and print and 20 business days for patches after design finalization and order placement. This timeline can vary based on design complexity and order quantity.
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