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GarmentsOctober 2026

The Top 10 Best Hats for 2026

Two years of what our clients actually ordered, October 2024 – October 2026

Written by J.Gilman

Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Dad Hat, the #1 hat

These are the hats our clients chose most for custom embroidery and printing at Danger Press. The list draws on two full years of our order records, every order placed with us between October 2024 and October 2026, ranked by how many different clients chose each hat, so one big order can’t push a style up the list.

At a Glance

  • Most popular hat: Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Dad Hat, chosen by 17 clients.
  • Most hats ordered: Otto 39-165 High Crown Trucker, 17% of all the hats our clients ordered.
  • Clients who ordered hats: 73, across 25 different styles.
RankHatClients% of hats ordered
1Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Dad Hat1711.0%
2Weld MFG Field Trip Hat916.6%
3AS Colour 1130 Access Cap92.4%
4Otto 39-165 High Crown Trucker817.5%
5AS Colour 1114 Surf Cap83.9%
6Otto 31-069 Mid Profile Cap79.0%
7Valucap VC700 Foam Trucker73.3%
8Richardson 112 Trucker62.6%
9Decky 6032 Rope Hat56.8%
10Sportsman SP12 Cuffed Beanie42.8%
Ranked by the number of different clients who chose each hat. Select a hat to jump to its section.
1. Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Dad Hat 17 2. Weld MFG Field Trip Hat 9 3. AS Colour 1130 Access Cap 9 4. Otto 39-165 High Crown Trucker 8 5. AS Colour 1114 Surf Cap 8 6. Otto 31-069 Mid Profile Cap 7 7. Valucap VC700 Foam Trucker 7 8. Richardson 112 Trucker 6 9. Decky 6032 Rope Hat 5 10. Sportsman SP12 Cuffed Beanie 4
Number of different clients who chose each hat, October 2024 – October 2026.

1. Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Dad Hat

Chosen by 17 clients • 11.0% of hats ordered

Unstructured, six-panel, low-profile • 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill • Pre-curved visor

We embroider and print it in 42 colors.

2. Weld MFG Field Trip Hat

Chosen by 9 clients • 16.6% of hats ordered

AS Colour 1130 Access Cap

3. AS Colour 1130 Access Cap

Chosen by 9 clients • 2.4% of hats ordered

Low Profile fit • Six panel cap, curved peak • Light weight, 100% cotton

We embroider and print it in 10 colors.

Otto 39-165 High Crown Trucker

4. Otto 39-165 High Crown Trucker

Chosen by 8 clients • 17.5% of hats ordered

High profile • Foam • Slight Curved visor

We embroider and print it in 95 colors.

AS Colour 1114 Surf Cap

5. AS Colour 1114 Surf Cap

Chosen by 8 clients • 3.9% of hats ordered

Mid Profile fit • Unstructured snapback • Light weight, 100% recycled nylon

We embroider and print it in 47 colors.

Otto 31-069 Mid Profile Cap

6. Otto 31-069 Mid Profile Cap

Chosen by 7 clients • 9.0% of hats ordered

Mid profile, structured • Cotton Blend Twill • Slight Curved visor

We embroider and print it in 50 colors.

Valucap VC700 Foam Trucker

7. Valucap VC700 Foam Trucker

Chosen by 7 clients • 3.3% of hats ordered

Structured, five-panel, mid-profile • 100% polyester foam front, mesh back • Pre-curved bill with rope braid

Richardson 112 Trucker

8. Richardson 112 Trucker

Chosen by 6 clients • 2.6% of hats ordered

Structured, six-panel, mid pro • 60/40 cotton/polyester • 100% polyester mesh back

9. Decky 6032 Rope Hat

Chosen by 5 clients • 6.8% of hats ordered

Sportsman SP12 Cuffed Beanie

10. Sportsman SP12 Cuffed Beanie

Chosen by 4 clients • 2.8% of hats ordered

100% acrylic • Adjustable cuff, shown as 3" • Heather Grey is 62/38 acrylic/polyester

Quick Answers

What is the most popular hat for custom embroidery?

Among Danger Press clients, the Valucap VC300A Bio-Washed Dad Hat was the most popular hat between October 2024 and October 2026: 17 different clients chose it. The Weld MFG Field Trip Hat was second with 9.

Which hat do Danger Press clients order the most of?

By volume, the Otto 39-165 High Crown Trucker: 17% of all the hats our clients ordered between October 2024 and October 2026. It ranks #4 by number of clients.

How many different hat styles do clients order?

Our clients ordered 25 different hat styles between October 2024 and October 2026. The top five made up 51% of all the hats ordered.

Can Danger Press embroider or print these hats?

Yes. Every hat on this list is one our clients had us decorate in the last two years, with embroidery or print. Send us your artwork and the hat you want, and we’ll quote it.

How are these hats ranked?

By the number of different clients who ordered each style, then by how many were ordered, from Danger Press order records between October 2024 and October 2026. One large order can’t push a style up the list.

More answers about hats and everything else we print are in our Good to Know FAQ.

More lists ranked the same way: The Top 10 Best Shirts, The Top 10 Best Totes for 2026, The Top 10 Best Hoodies for 2026, and The Top 10 Best Kids’ Shirts for 2026.

How We Counted

Every number on this page comes from our own order records: the 4,624 jobs placed between October 2024 and October 2026. Hats are ranked by the number of different clients who ordered them, then by how many were ordered. Hats our clients supplied themselves aren’t counted. We update this page once a year.

Last updated October 13, 2026. Next update: October 2027.

When you’ve found the hat you like, or if you’re still unsure what’s best for your project, email us at hello@dangerpress.com or request a quote. Danger Press is a screen printing company that’s been operating in Atlanta, Georgia, since 2004.

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