Branded bucket hats: what they cost and which style to choose
A hat with your logo costs from €2.70 per unit, including printing. Branded bucket hats for a festival giveaway do not need the same thing as a bucket hat for an outdoor team or a more premium style for gifting. Here you can see today’s prices, selections tailored to those uses, and the key branding and design points worth checking before you order.
How much does a branded hat cost?
Price per unit with your logo in one colour in the standard position, excluding VAT and delivery. The unit price goes down as quantity increases because the print setup is spread across more units.
| Model | Technique | 50 units | 100 units | 250 units | 500 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straw hat | Screen Printing | €4.00 | €3.20 | €2.70 | €2.50 |
| Bucket hat | Screen Printing | €5.00 | €4.20 | €3.60 | €3.40 |
| Wide-brim hat, full colour, 200 g/m² | €7.30 | €5.70 | €4.80 | €4.70 | |
| Bob Hat Polyester 260 g/m² 1 Layer | €10.80 | €6.80 | €5.00 | €4.10 | |
| 260 g/m² full-colour hat | €9.50 | €7.70 | €6.50 | €5.80 | |
| Nordic Drift RCS Horizon UPF 50+ bob hat | Transfer screen printing | €20.40 | €17.80 | €16.00 | €15.40 |
- 50 units
- €4.00
- 100 units
- €3.20
- 250 units
- €2.70
- 500 units
- €2.50
- 50 units
- €5.00
- 100 units
- €4.20
- 250 units
- €3.60
- 500 units
- €3.40
- 50 units
- €7.30
- 100 units
- €5.70
- 250 units
- €4.80
- 500 units
- €4.70
- 50 units
- €10.80
- 100 units
- €6.80
- 250 units
- €5.00
- 500 units
- €4.10
- 50 units
- €9.50
- 100 units
- €7.70
- 250 units
- €6.50
- 500 units
- €5.80
- 50 units
- €20.40
- 100 units
- €17.80
- 250 units
- €16.00
- 500 units
- €15.40
The minimum order is €100.00 excluding VAT per quote, across everything you order.
With today's prices, the smallest quantity in the table already exceeds the minimum order:
- Straw hat: 50 units × €4.00 = €200.00
For festivals and summer giveaways
When the hat is being handed out at a large event, the unit cost and logo visibility matter most. Straw and paper straw styles in the Essential range work well because they are lightweight, breathable and carry the branding on the band, where it is easy to spot at a glance.
Do not try to print directly onto straw: the surface is uneven and the design loses definition. If the event has a fixed date, order in good time and check the product page to choose between transfer or sublimation on the band, depending on the finish the style allows.
Straw hat Screen Printing From €2.70 with your logo 
Bucket hat Screen Printing From €3.60 with your logo For outdoor teams and younger brands
If you want something people will keep using after the event, custom bucket hats are a better fit. In cotton or polyester, with a wide front panel for embroidery, screen printing or transfer, they give a more current look and protect anyone working in the sun or spending hours outdoors.
On cotton, embroidery adds texture and stands up well to regular use; transfer gives you more flexibility when the logo uses several colours. If you want to build out the campaign, pair them with sunglasses or something for the beach.
Bob Hat Polyester 260 g/m² 1 Layer From €5.00 with your logo 
Wide-brim hat, full colour, 200 g/m² From €4.80 with your logo For gifts and more premium campaigns
When the hat is part of a client gift, a management gift or a more considered campaign, the material and finish matter more. In the Premium range you will find wide-brim styles, recycled fabrics and full-colour versions with a stronger visual impact.
Before you decide, check where each style can take the logo: some work better on the band and others on the front. If you want another option for dressing the team, you can compare them with custom caps or, for colder weather, beanies.
260 g/m² full-colour hat From €6.50 with your logo 
Nordic Drift RCS Horizon UPF 50+ bob hat Transfer screen printing From €16.00 with your logo Lead time: when you will receive them
It depends on the technique, the quantity and the delivery location. The table shows working days from order to delivery, including the time needed to approve the mock-up and transport.
| Technique | 50–250 pcs. | 500 pcs. | 1,000 pcs. | 2,500 pcs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing | 6-14 days * | 7-14 days * | 9-14 days * | 15-16 days * |
| Transfer screen printing | 6-14 days * | 6-14 days * | 7-14 days * | 10-14 days * |
Screen Printing
- 50–250 pcs.
- 6-14 days *
- 500 pcs.
- 7-14 days *
- 1,000 pcs.
- 9-14 days *
- 2,500 pcs.
- 15-16 days *
Transfer screen printing
- 50–250 pcs.
- 6-14 days *
- 500 pcs.
- 6-14 days *
- 1,000 pcs.
- 7-14 days *
- 2,500 pcs.
- 10-14 days *
Working days from order to delivery in Lithuania, 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 hat is branded
| Type of hat | Usual technique | How the logo looks |
|---|---|---|
| Straw hat | Screen transfer or sublimation | On the band, sharp and visible; not on the straw |
| Paper straw hat | Screen transfer | On the band, with a good result for giveaways |
| Cotton bucket hat | Embroidery or screen printing | On the front, with texture if you choose embroidery |
| Polyester bucket hat | Digital transfer or screen printing | On the front, with more colour depending on the design |
| Wide-brim or recycled fabric hat | Embroidery, screen printing or transfer | On the band or on the front, depending on the style |
Minimum order and design
The minimum order is €100.00 excluding VAT per quote, and you can mix styles to reach it: straw hats for the event and printed bucket hats 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; other finishes 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-scale mock-up: you only pay when you approve it. The lead time is shown on each product page.
