Wholesale Blank Dad Caps & Dad Hats in Canada
Shop blank dad caps and dad hats at wholesale prices from T-shirt.ca, proudly serving Canadians since 2003. Choose from classic unstructured baseball caps, low-profile dad hats and washed cotton twill styles from popular brands like Yupoong and Valucap. Known for their relaxed fit, curved brims and soft, comfortable construction, blank dad caps are a popular choice for custom embroidery, logo patches, clothing brands and promotional merchandise.
Whether you're shopping for your clothing brand, business, sports team or personal wardrobe, we offer a selection of adjustable dad hats in different materials, fits and colours, including youth styles. With no minimum order and bulk pricing starting at 12 pieces on eligible styles, you can order exactly what you need. We ship across Canada, with most apparel orders placed before 4 p.m. local warehouse time shipping the same business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best blank dad hats for custom embroidery?
The best blank dad hat depends on your logo design, embroidery equipment and preferred style. Unstructured cotton twill caps are popular for small embroidered logos and casual branded merchandise. Since dad hats have soft front panels, consider the fabric, crown height, design size and available embroidery area when choosing blanks for customization.
What's the difference between dad hats and regular baseball caps?
Dad hats are a type of baseball cap known for their unstructured crown, low-profile fit and pre-curved brim. Traditional baseball caps may have structured front panels and a firmer shape. Dad hats offer a softer, more relaxed look, making them popular for casual uniforms, embroidered merchandise and clothing brands.
Can you embroider on unstructured dad caps?
Yes! Many unstructured dad caps are suitable for embroidery, including small logos, lettering and simple graphics. Because the front panels are softer than those of structured caps, proper hooping, stabilization and embroidery settings are important for maintaining design quality. Smaller, less detailed designs are often easier to embroider on low-profile caps.
What's the difference between washed and unwashed dad hats?
Washed dad hats have undergone a finishing process that gives the fabric a softer, more broken-in feel and a slightly faded appearance. Unwashed styles generally retain a more uniform colour and finish. Both are suitable for custom merchandise, but washed cotton caps are especially popular for vintage-inspired clothing brands and casual embroidered headwear.
Are low-profile dad hats suitable for custom patches?
Yes! Many low-profile dad hats can be customized with embroidered, woven or leather-look patches. However, their curved crowns and soft front panels can make large or rigid patches more difficult to apply. Smaller, flexible patches are often a better fit. Always check the attachment method and available decoration area before production.
Are dad hats adjustable or fitted?
Most classic dad hats feature an adjustable back closure, such as a fabric strap with a metal buckle or slide. This allows the wearer to adjust the fit without choosing a fitted hat size. T-shirt.ca carries adjustable dad caps in different materials, colours and fits, including options designed for youth.
Can I order blank dad hats in bulk?
Yes! T-shirt.ca has no minimum order requirement, so you can purchase a single blank dad hat or buy caps in bulk. Wholesale pricing starts at 12 pieces on eligible styles, and different colours of the same style can be combined to reach a pricing tier. Check individual product pages for pricing and availability.