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Sustainable Branded Hats

Beanies, bucket hats and sun hats for teams and events, embroidered or printed with your logo, with recycled-polyester and rPET options across the range.

Branded hats for teams, events and gifting

Headwear is one of the most worn pieces of branded clothing a company can give, which makes it some of the best value visibility you can buy. Our range covers the styles that get used: cuffed and roll-up beanies for winter campaigns and staff kit, custom bucket hats for festivals and summer events, and wide-brim sun hats for outdoor work and giveaways. If you specifically need fitted or baseball styles, see our branded caps.

Materials and what makes them recycled

Around a quarter of the hats here are made from recycled materials rather than virgin plastic. A number of the beanies and bucket hats are knitted from rPET, which is polyester spun from recycled drinks bottles, and a few of these carry GRS or RCS certification that traces the recycled content through the supply chain. The rest of the range uses acrylic and cotton-blend knits. Each product page lists the exact composition so you can choose the material that fits the brief.

Decoration: embroidered and printed hats

The two main ways to brand a hat are embroidery and applied transfers. Embroidered hats are the most popular choice here, and embroidery, including 3D and woven-patch styles, gives a durable, premium logo on knitted beanies and structured hats. Screen transfer, digital transfer and DTF are used where a flat printed logo or fuller colour is needed. The right method depends on the fabric and your artwork, and it is set per product.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

We are a certified B Corp, and we curate this range for recycled and renewable materials with supplier credentials we have checked, rather than stocking whatever ships cheapest. Minimum order quantities and lead times are shown on each product and confirmed when you request a quote. Browse the wider clothing range, or pair hats with branded t-shirts and hoodies for a full team kit.

Frequently asked questions

What types of branded hats can I order?+

This range covers beanies (cuffed, roll-up and double-knit styles), bucket hats and wide-brim sun hats. If you need fitted or baseball styles instead, see our branded caps category.

What are the recycled hats made from?+

Around a quarter of the range is made from recycled materials. A number of the beanies and bucket hats are knitted from rPET, which is polyester made from recycled drinks bottles, and a few of these are GRS or RCS certified, which traces the recycled content through the supply chain. The exact composition is listed on each product page.

Can I get embroidered or printed hats, and which is best?+

Yes. Embroidery, including 3D and woven-patch styles, is the most popular finish and gives a durable logo on knitted beanies and structured hats. Screen, digital and DTF transfers are used for flat printed or fuller-colour logos. The best method depends on the fabric and your artwork, and the options are shown per product.

What is the minimum order quantity for branded hats?+

Minimum order quantities vary by product and decoration method. The minimum is shown on each product page and confirmed when you request a quote, so you can check it before committing.

How long do branded hats take to produce?+

Lead times depend on the hat, the decoration method and the order size. The expected turnaround is shown on each product and confirmed at quote stage. Tell us your in-hands date and we will let you know what is achievable.

Are these hats one size, or do they come in different sizes?+

Most beanies and bucket hats here are one-size or unisex, while some structured and sun-hat styles offer size options. Sizing and fit are listed on each product page.

What is the difference between a branded hat and a branded cap?+

In this range, hats means beanies, bucket hats and sun hats, which are knitted or soft styles. Caps means fitted, snapback and baseball styles with a peak, which you will find in our separate branded caps category.