Bold outdoor-ready finish
PVC patches die-cut to your logo.
Soft PVC is molded with color and detail, then die-cut to your logo’s silhouette — a raised, durable badge that stands up to weather and wear. It’s the move when you want shape, color, and a product-like finish that reads loud on truckers and snapbacks. Built for programs that need presence, not a quiet stitch.
Minimum
48 hats
Vs embroidery
About +$5 per hat
Look
Die-cut soft rubber badge
Lead time
Typically 3–4 weeks after approval
Your options
Color, cut, and dimension
PVC is closer to manufacturing a small rubber product than printing a logo. That unlocks shape and durability — and needs a clear art plan.
Die-cut to your art
The patch outline follows your logo. Custom silhouettes make the badge feel proprietary — not a generic rectangle.
Multi-color builds
Layered color and raised edges give depth. Great for bold brand systems and illustrated marks.
Outdoor durability
Soft PVC handles sun, sweat, and weather better than many surface prints — a favorite for field teams and outdoor merch.
Sewn attachment
Patches are secured to the hat so they stay put through real use, not just the unboxing photo.
Why Plus One Caps
Why PVC earns the premium
You’re paying for a custom-shaped, molded badge — that’s different work than stitching thread.
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Shape is part of the brand
Die-cutting lets the logo’s outline become the patch. That alone can make merch feel more “designed.”
02
Color that holds up
Molded color and raised detail stay vivid on hats that live in trucks, jobsites, and weekend bags.
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Mockup before mold
You approve size, colors, and placement before we commit to production tooling for the run.
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Built for bigger runs
The 48-hat minimum matches how PVC is made efficiently — and unlocks stronger unit economics at volume.
How it works
From art to molded patch
01
Plan the run
Set quantity to 48+. Choose blanks and PVC patch, then upload final-ish artwork.
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Detailed mockup
We confirm patch size, die-cut shape, colors, and hat placement with pricing and timeline.
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Produce the patches
After approval, PVC is produced and applied. This step takes longer than embroidery — we set expectations up front.
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QC and ship
Hats are checked, packed, and shipped with tracking. Free shipping still applies at 24+ (and you’re already above that).
Artwork that molds well
PVC rewards decisive shapes and intentional color breaks. Muddy low-contrast art gets muddy patches.
- Vector art with clear closed shapes is ideal for die-cutting.
- Separate color areas cleanly — think layers, not soft airbrushed blends.
- Extremely fine text may need to grow or simplify for a clean mold.
- Spot Pantone or brand hex references help us align color expectations.
- If your art is photographic or ultra-detailed, ask us early — we may suggest embroidery or a simplified PVC version.
Service specs
- Minimum
- 48 hats
- Price delta
- About +$5 vs embroidery
- Typical lead time
- About 3–4 weeks after approval
- Placement
- Primarily front panel
- Best file types
- AI, EPS, PDF, SVG with clear color breaks
- Shipping
- Free on 24+ (standard at this minimum)
Best for
- Outdoor, workwear, and field brands
- Bold multi-color logos
- Programs that want a custom-cut silhouette
- Larger merch runs (48+)
- Hats that need to handle weather and wear
Common industries
Not a limit — just where this finish shows up often.
- Construction & trades
- Outdoor & hunting
- Motorsports
- Municipal & workforce
- Festivals & venues
- Action sports
PVC patch questions
PVC involves molding and die-cutting that aren’t efficient at tiny quantities. Under 48, embroidery or leather is usually the better fit.
Compare finishes
Not sure this is the one? Look at the other decoration services — or start on the overview.
Brands we've worked with
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When you're ready
Ready for pvc patch?
Start an order with this finish — we’ll send a digital mockup before anything goes into production.