The short answer: At Seven Clay in Round Rock, custom caps start at a 12-cap minimum, and embroidered caps start at $14 each at 25. Orders of 12–24 caps are quoted. Screen printed shirts start at 24, digital print at 6, embroidered apparel at 12, and embroidered polos at 6. Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days from art approval. On caps, rush (under 10 business days) is +15%. Every order gets a free digital mockup, and reorders skip the $35 cap setup fee.
“What’s your minimum?” and “How long will it take?” are the two questions we hear most, usually right after “Can you put our logo on a hat?” Here are the real numbers, plus how to plan so your crew, team, or event gets its gear on time without a scramble.
Minimums by product and method
Here’s where every order starts:
| Product / method |
Minimum |
Good to know |
| Custom caps (embroidery and patches) |
12 caps |
Embroidered caps from $14 each at 25. Orders of 12–24 are quoted. |
| Full custom caps (made from scratch) |
50 caps |
Quoted per project |
| Screen printed shirts |
24 shirts |
From $7 per shirt for higher-volume, 1-color prints |
| Digital print shirts |
6 shirts |
$20 art fee under 24 pieces, waived at 24+ |
| Embroidered apparel |
12 pieces |
Polos, quarter zips, jackets, and workwear |
| Embroidered polos |
6 pieces |
|
Custom caps: 12 minimum
Our minimum for custom caps is 12. That covers direct embroidery and our standard patch styles, including leather, woven, PVC, sublimated, and digital print patches. Not sure which style fits your logo? Our guide to
embroidery vs. patches vs. leather walks through it.
If you want a cap built completely from scratch, with your own shape, materials, and finishes, that’s our Full Custom option. It’s quoted per project with a 50-cap minimum.
Shirts: 24 for screen print, 6 for Digital Print
Screen printing is the best value for volume and starts at 24 shirts. Prices start at $7 per shirt for higher-volume, 1-color prints, and your exact price depends on quantity, the shirt, and the number of colors.
Digital print is the go-to for small runs and full-color art, starting at just 6 shirts. There’s a $20 art fee under 24 pieces, waived at 24+. See both side by side on our
T-Shirts page.
Embroidered apparel and polos
Embroidery on polos, quarter zips, jackets, and workwear starts at 12 pieces. Embroidered polos start at 6, which makes them an easy pick for a small front-desk or sales team.
Looking for “no minimum” hats in Austin?
We don’t do one-offs or print-on-demand. We’re a custom decoration shop focused on quality production runs. A 12-cap minimum is low enough for a small crew, a single department, or a one-day event.
What “quoted” means for 12–24 caps
The pricing on our
Caps page starts at 25 caps. That’s where per-cap prices are listed for every cap and logo style. If you need 12 to 24 caps, you can absolutely order them. We just price those quantities individually instead of from the table.
Send us your logo, cap style, and quantity, and we’ll come back with an exact price. Per-cap prices drop as quantity goes up, so if you’re close to 25, it’s worth asking what the jump would cost.
How long custom hats and shirts take
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days from art approval. That goes for caps and shirts.
The key words are “from art approval.” The clock doesn’t start when you first reach out. It starts once you sign off on your mockup and production details. Here’s how an order moves:
- You send a quote request with your art, quantity, product, and date. We usually reply within 15 minutes during business hours.
- We build a free digital mockup and send it for your approval.
- You review it and request changes until it’s right. Nothing gets made until you approve.
- We order or pull the blanks and start production.
This is the 10–15 business day window.
- We ship it to you. We ship nationwide. Yes, we can split one order and ship it to multiple locations.
Business days are weekdays, so 10–15 business days is roughly two to three calendar weeks, not counting holidays.
Can you rush an order?
Often, yes. It depends on our capacity, the decoration method, and whether the blanks are available. On caps, rush (under 10 business days) is +15%. For shirts and everything else, put your date in the quote form and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
The best way to avoid paying for rush is to start early. Which brings us to planning.
Planning for an event or the holidays: work backward
Pick the date you need gear in hand, then count back:
- Shipping or pickup time to get it to you (or to each location)
- 10–15 business days of production
- Time for the mockup and your approval, including any back-and-forth or sign-off from your boss, client, or committee
- A few days of cushion for holidays, weekends, and surprises
Here’s an example. If your company party is on a Friday, count back three weeks of business days for production, then add time for shipping, for the mockup and approval, and a little cushion. Reaching out at least a month ahead usually puts you in good shape. For holiday gifts and year-end events, start even earlier, because business days don’t count holidays, and approvals tend to slow down when people are out of the office.
Have a date in mind? Get a free mockup and quote and tell us your deadline. We’ll tell you straight up whether it works.
What slows an order down
Most delays happen before production even starts. Watch for these:
- Slow mockup approval. Production can’t start until you sign off. If three people need to approve, get them lined up early.
- Art that needs work. Vector files (.ai, .eps, .pdf, or .svg) are best. If all you have is a low-res logo, we can clean it up, but that takes extra time and art cleanup fees may apply.
- Blank availability. If a specific cap or shirt color is out of stock, we’ll need to find it or suggest a close match.
- Missing details. Final quantities, sizes, and ship-to addresses all need to be locked in. Collect shirt sizes before you approve the mockup, not after.
- Changes after approval. A new logo version or quantity change once production starts can push back your date.
Reorders are faster (and the setup is waived)
Once we’ve made your gear, reordering is easy. We archive your approved art, digitized files, and screens, so your next run matches the first one. On caps, the $35 setup fee on new orders is waived on reorders. Just reference your previous order or design and tell us the new quantity.
If you know you’ll need more hats for new hires, a second event, or next season, a reorder is the fastest way to get there.
How to get a quote
Fill out our
quick quote form with:
- Your logo or art (any format to start)
- Quantity
- Product and style (cap, tee, polo, or “help me pick”)
- Your in-hand date
We usually reply within 15 minutes during business hours. Prefer to talk? Call 737-253-8521 or email
create@sevenclay.com.
Ready to plan your order? Get a free mockup for your crew, team, or event.
We’ve been decorating caps and apparel in Round Rock since 2019 for businesses across the Austin area, and we ship nationwide.
FAQ
What’s the minimum order for custom hats?
12 caps. That covers embroidery and our standard patch styles. Pricing tables on our Caps page start at 25, and orders of 12–24 caps are quoted. Full custom caps made from scratch have a 50-cap minimum.
How long do custom hats take?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days from art approval. Every order starts with a free digital mockup, and production begins once you approve it.
Can I rush a custom hat order?
Often, yes, depending on capacity, the decoration method, and cap availability. On caps, rush (under 10 business days) is +15%. Put your date in the quote form and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
What’s the minimum order for screen printing?
24 shirts. If you need fewer, digital print starts at 6 shirts, with a $20 art fee under 24 pieces, waived at 24+.
What’s the minimum for embroidered polos and apparel?
Embroidered apparel starts at 12 pieces. Embroidered polos start at 6.
How far ahead should I order for an event?
Work backward from your in-hand date. Allow time for the mockup and approval, 10–15 business days of production, and shipping, plus a few days of cushion. Reaching out at least a month ahead usually keeps you clear of rush fees.
Are reorders faster?
Yes. We keep your approved art, digitized files, and screens on file, so reorders skip the setup work. On caps, the $35 setup fee for new orders is waived on reorders.
Have more questions? Check our
full FAQ, or
get a free mockup and we’ll help you plan.
