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Custom Caps Melbourne
[ SERVICE: HEADWEAR // METHOD: 3D_PUFF_EMBROIDERY ]

Custom Headwear
Melbourne

Premium stitched caps, beanies, and buckets. Executed on high-speed Tajima machinery with 3D Puff capabilities.

[ TECHNICAL_SPECS ]

Capabilities

01 Styles
Truckers, Snapbacks, Dad Hats, Beanies, Buckets
02 Decoration
3D Puff Embroidery, Flat Stitch, Woven Patches, DTF
03 Core Brands
Flexfit, AS Colour, Yupoong, Grace Collection
04 Minimum Order
10+ Units (Commercial Runs)
05 Turnaround
10-12 Business Days
06 Locations
Front, Back, Sides
[ RECENT_HEADWEAR ]

Caps We've Stitched

Beechworth Bakery embroidered beanies stacked with crisp engraving
Beechworth Bakery
Naked Racer embroidered pom pom beanies, frame-filling composition
Naked Racer
38 Developments embroidered caps piled with brand reading clearly
38 Developments
Bondi Surf Girls embroidered beanies cleanly stacked
Bondi Surf Girls
ETU Hats embroidered cap stack with clean lighting
ETU Hats
Pop Choir embroidered caps in repetition showing custom labels
Pop Choir
Holy Toast embroidered beanie
Holy Toast
Pizza Time embroidered cap
Pizza Time
[ PRODUCTION_WORKFLOW ]

How It Works

01

Blank Sourcing

We help you select the exact headwear profile for your brand. From premium AS Colour surf caps to heavy-duty Flexfit truckers engineered for trades.

02

Decoration Strategy

Caps require specific decoration methods based on the crown structure. We recommend 3D Puff Embroidery for structured snapbacks, and flat stitch or woven patches for unstructured dad hats.

03

Digitising & Underlay

Your artwork is converted into a cap-specific stitch file. We engineer the thread pathing from the centre out to ensure the logo wraps perfectly around the curved crown without puckering.

04

Commercial Run

Caps are loaded onto specialised curved hoops on 6-head Tajima embroidery machinery. High-tension stitching for a permanent finish that doesn't crack, peel, or fade.

05

Dispatch

Every cap is inspected for thread tension and alignment, then boxed securely so the crowns don't crush in transit.

[ FAQ // HEADWEAR ]

Quick Answers

01

What is 3D Puff Embroidery?

A high-density foam is placed under the stitching to create a heavy, raised, dimensional effect. It's the premium retail standard for structured caps and snapbacks. Min 50 units, 2-3 week turnaround, quoted separately to standard flat embroidery.

02

What is the minimum order for custom caps?

Standard caps (AS Colour, Grace Collection, Yupoong) start at 10 units. Flexfit caps require 25 units minimum due to supplier sizing run requirements. Same logo and thread colour can be split across different cap colours.

03

Can you embroider on the back or sides?

Yes. We have specialized hoops that allow us to embroider on the sides and the rear arch (above the snap/strap). Each additional location incurs a separate print cost.

04

Do you offer woven patches?

Yes. Woven and PVC patches are a massive trend for workwear and streetwear. They require a slightly longer turnaround time (15-20 days) as they are custom manufactured before being applied to the cap.

05

What brands do you supply?

We supply the industry heavyweights: Flexfit (Yupoong) for premium streetwear and sports, AS Colour for retail fashion, and Grace Collection for budget-friendly promo runs.

06

Can we re-order for new staff later?

Yes. Your digitized stitch files are securely held on our server. Reordering for new hires is a fast, streamlined process with zero new setup fees.

[ PRICING_GUIDE ]

Pricing Guide

01 10-24 Units (Front Logo)
From $19/unit
02 25-49 Units (Front Logo)
From $18/unit
03 50-99 Units (Front Logo)
From $17/unit
04 100+ Units (Front Logo)
From $16/unit
05 Digitising Fee
$50-$80 (One-Time)

[ BASELINE: STANDARD CAP (AS COLOUR / GRACE COLLECTION) // FRONT-CENTRE LOGO // ~8K STITCH COUNT ]
[ FLEXFIT 25 MOQ // 3D PUFF QUOTED SEPARATELY (50 MOQ, 2-3 WEEK TURNAROUND) // PREMIUM BRANDS (NEW ERA, ETC.) PRICED HIGHER ]

[ WHY_MELBOURNE_MERCH ]

Why Us

01

Commercial Scale

We don't do one-offs. Our infrastructure is built to manage massive headwear runs for national trades and retail brands.

02

Straight Up

Transparent pricing, hard deadlines, and we'll tell you if your artwork won't stitch well on a curved crown before you pay.

03

Direct Access

You deal directly with our Melbourne team. We handle the production pipeline end-to-end - one point of contact from blank selection to delivery.

[ SOCIAL_PROOF // GOOGLE_VERIFIED ]

What customers say

5.0 from 60 Google reviews
[ 01 ]

Used Melbourne Merch for Merch for my daughter who's a Musician. Not only were Joe & Chris easy to deal with, they were fast with email reply's, mock up's and help full with any questions I had. The Merch arrived when they said it would and what fantastic quality it all is. The p...

Joanne Brain

a year ago

[ 02 ]

On behalf of CIEE Melbourne, we had an excellent experience working with Melbourne Merch and especially Joe, who took care of our recent t-shirt order. Joe Giampa was incredibly professional, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process. From refining our designs to mana...

Tharidhu Peries

5 months ago

[ 03 ]

Outstanding service and top-quality tees! I ordered custom T-shirts from Melbourne Merch for a team event and couldn’t be happier. The turnaround was quick, the print quality was excellent, and the shirts themselves were really comfortable. The team was easy to deal with—straight...

Reecha Kumari

6 months ago

[ READY // GET_QUOTED ]

Cap It Off

Tell us about your headwear run. Quote within 24 hours, 10-12 day turnaround on standard flat embroidery.