Logo & Design Tips

How big a logo should be on the front of a hat: typical sizes, how shape changes it and how to size text and logos together.

Ideas for side and back embroidery on hats: names, websites, dates, small icons, and what fits in each spot.

Vector or PNG? Which logo file works best for embroidery, how to tell what you have and what to do if you only have a JPG.

The best fonts for embroidered hats: easy-to-read block fonts, classic college lettering, scripts that stitch well and sizes to use.

How to choose embroidery thread colors for a custom hat: contrast, matching your brand and getting the most from Madeira thread.

How small can embroidered text be on a hat? The minimum letter height, which fonts hold up small and how to keep text readable.

Embroidery digitizing turns your logo into a stitch file the machine can sew. Here’s how it works and why it matters for hats.

How to get your logo ready for hat embroidery: the best file types, size, colors and details that stitch clean on a custom hat.