Embroidered caps for companies: what they cost and how to choose
A cap with your logo costs from CHF 2.50 per unit, with branding included. The embroidered caps that work for a festival are not the same as the ones you add to a team welcome pack or the ones people should want to wear at the weekend. Here you can see today’s prices, the most common uses with real products, and the branding details worth checking before you order.
How much does a custom cap cost?
Price per unit with your logo in one colour in the standard position, excluding VAT and delivery. It comes down as quantities rise because the setup for embroidery, transfer or patches is spread across more units.
| Model | Technique | 50 units | 100 units | 250 units | 500 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linnea Cap | Screen Printing | CHF 3.85 | CHF 2.85 | CHF 2.50 | CHF 2.30 |
| 5-panel trucker cap | Sublimation | CHF 3.60 | CHF 2.75 | CHF 2.50 | CHF 2.30 |
| 6-panel cap in brushed heavy cotton | CHF 11.85 | CHF 6.60 | CHF 4.70 | CHF 3.95 | |
| 6-panel cap, premium cotton twill | CHF 11.85 | CHF 7.35 | CHF 5.15 | CHF 4.50 | |
| Two-tone cotton cap 270 g/m² with 6 panels BEAU AWARE™ | Transfer screen printing | CHF 9.35 | CHF 7.70 | CHF 6.90 | CHF 6.45 |
| VINGA Baltimore AWARE™ Recycled PET Cap | Digital transfer | CHF 12.40 | CHF 10.85 | CHF 9.85 | CHF 8.75 |
- 50 units
- CHF 3.85
- 100 units
- CHF 2.85
- 250 units
- CHF 2.50
- 500 units
- CHF 2.30
- 50 units
- CHF 3.60
- 100 units
- CHF 2.75
- 250 units
- CHF 2.50
- 500 units
- CHF 2.30
- 50 units
- CHF 11.85
- 100 units
- CHF 6.60
- 250 units
- CHF 4.70
- 500 units
- CHF 3.95
- 50 units
- CHF 11.85
- 100 units
- CHF 7.35
- 250 units
- CHF 5.15
- 500 units
- CHF 4.50
- 50 units
- CHF 9.35
- 100 units
- CHF 7.70
- 250 units
- CHF 6.90
- 500 units
- CHF 6.45
- 50 units
- CHF 12.40
- 100 units
- CHF 10.85
- 250 units
- CHF 9.85
- 500 units
- CHF 8.75
The minimum order is CHF 91.90 excluding VAT per quote, across everything you order.
With today's prices, the smallest quantity in the table already exceeds the minimum order:
- Linnea Cap: 50 units × CHF 3.85 = CHF 192.50
For trade shows, festivals and large giveaways
When a cap is being handed out in volume, the key is keeping the cost per unit under control while making sure the logo is easy to spot. Lightweight 5-panel caps and trucker styles in this range work well for summer campaigns, street marketing and events, with simple embroidery, screen printing or transfer depending on the fabric.
The usual mistake is trying to fill the whole front panel. On a cap, a small logo gets worn more and distorts the panel less. If your brand uses gradients or very fine lettering, a patch or transfer is better; and on dark fabric, use contrasting thread or ink.
Linnea Cap Screen Printing From CHF 2.50 with your logo
· 250 units 
5-panel trucker cap Sublimation From CHF 2.50 with your logo
· 250 units For the team and everyday wear
For a team cap people will genuinely wear outside the office, look for cotton twill with a bit of structure, a reinforced front panel and a comfortable fastening. In this range, 5-panel and 6-panel styles work well for welcome packs, internal campaigns and kits with a T-shirt or hoodie.
Flat embroidery is the safe option: it stands up well to washing and keeps a smart, understated finish. If the logo goes on the front, keep it within a width of 6 to 10 cm; any larger and the curve of the panel starts to force it, so the cap loses that proper casual look.
6-panel cap, premium cotton twill From CHF 5.15 with your logo
· 250 units 
6-panel cap in brushed heavy cotton From CHF 4.70 with your logo
· 250 units For a more considered, understated brand look
When the cap needs to feel like a chosen garment rather than a giveaway, the fabric, fit and logo finish all matter more. The caps in this range, including recycled cotton and technical fabric options, work well for sales teams, brand campaigns and summer gifts with fine embroidery, 3D embroidery or a patch.
If you want 3D embroidery, keep it for bold typefaces and simple shapes: fine detail gets lost. For a result people will happily wear outside work, tone on tone works especially well, using thread in the same colour as the cap or only a very subtle contrast.
Two-tone cotton cap 270 g/m² with 6 panels BEAU AWARE™ Transfer screen printing From CHF 6.90 with your logo
· 250 units 
VINGA Baltimore AWARE™ Recycled PET Cap Digital transfer From CHF 9.85 with your logo
· 250 units Lead time: when you will have them
It depends on the technique, the quantity and where they are being delivered. The table shows working days from order to delivery, including time to approve the mock-up and transport.
| Technique | 50–500 pcs. | 1'000 pcs. | 2'500 pcs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing | 12-14 days * | 12-14 days * | 12-14 days * |
| Transfer screen printing | 8-14 days * | 9-14 days * | 12-14 days * |
| Digital transfer | 8-14 days * | 9-14 days * | 10-14 days * |
| Sublimation | 14 days * | 14 days * | 14 days * |
Screen Printing
- 50–500 pcs.
- 12-14 days *
- 1'000 pcs.
- 12-14 days *
- 2'500 pcs.
- 12-14 days *
Transfer screen printing
- 50–500 pcs.
- 8-14 days *
- 1'000 pcs.
- 9-14 days *
- 2'500 pcs.
- 12-14 days *
Digital transfer
- 50–500 pcs.
- 8-14 days *
- 1'000 pcs.
- 9-14 days *
- 2'500 pcs.
- 10-14 days *
Sublimation
- 50–500 pcs.
- 14 days *
- 1'000 pcs.
- 14 days *
- 2'500 pcs.
- 14 days *
Working days from order to delivery in Liechtenstein, including the time to approve the mock-up.
* Estimated from similar orders. We'll confirm the exact date with your quote.
How each type of cap is branded
| Type of cap | Technique | How the logo looks |
|---|---|---|
| Classic cotton or twill caps | Flat embroidery | Smart, with raised thread texture and good resistance to wear and washing |
| Reinforced front panel with a simple logo | 3D embroidery | Raised off the panel; fine detail is lost |
| Trucker caps or highly detailed logos | Printed or woven patch | Better for small lettering and gradients than thread |
| Lightweight polyester technical caps | Digital or screen transfer | Full colour without weighing down the panel with heavy embroidery |
Minimum order and artwork
The minimum order per quote is CHF 91.90 excluding VAT, and you can mix models to get there: the trucker cap for the event and the cotton cap for the team can go in the same order. The prices on this page are per unit, with your logo in one colour in the standard position, excluding VAT and delivery; 3D embroidery, a patch or a second branding position are adjusted in the quote.
Upload your logo on the product page and see the price straight away, or ask us for a free full-size mock-up to check thread colour, size and position. You pay when you approve it. The lead time is shown on each product page.
