Private label hat manufacturing

Private Label Hats — Custom Cap Production from 50 Pieces

CBOs makes private label hats for streetwear brands, creators and agencies. Custom cut-and-sew caps from 50 pieces, produced by one team — design review, sampling, bulk production and quality control — with USA and/or China manufacturing and transparent pricing from day one.

From-scratch, not blankOEM / ODM productionMOQ 50 piecesSample in 15-18 daysUSA and/or China
Who is CBOs

Private label hats built for brands, not catalogs

CBOs is a private label hat manufacturer built specifically for streetwear brands, creators and agencies. Not a blank distributor, not a print-on-demand service, not a generic overseas factory. A dedicated private label hat production system with a real team, real samples and real bulk production.

Built for streetwear brands

CBOs is a custom cap manufacturer designed around the needs of streetwear brands, creators and agencies — not a generic factory, blank distributor or promotional merch service.

Software + manufacturing

CBOs pairs a real 3D cap design editor with managed cut-and-sew production. Design, approval and manufacturing stay in one CBOs production workflow.

Dual US + China production

CBOs plans production in the United States and China based on cap style, materials, decoration, MOQ and timing.

One team, end-to-end

One CBOs production team owns the project from first consultation through sample, bulk production, quality control and delivery.

Transparent pricing from day one

Sample from $120. Bulk from $15-20 per cap. CBOs publishes baseline pricing so brands can plan budget and timing without chasing quotes for every early draft.

Low MOQ is the default

Cap production starts from 50 pieces. Small capsule drops, validation batches and retail tests are treated with the same attention as larger production runs.

Not print-on-demand

Custom cap manufacturing, not blank decoration

CBOs produces cut-and-sew caps from scratch: 5-panel, 6-panel, trucker, snapback, dad hat, fitted, rope and performance caps. Crown height, panel structure, brim shape, fabric, closure, sweatband, inner tape, embroidery, patches, labels and packaging are defined before sampling starts. Start from a CBOs design, reference image, tech pack or existing sample.

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5 panel6 panelTruckerRopeOEM / ODM
Production flow

From cap project to production

Submit your cap design, reference or tech pack to CBOs. We review the project, prepare sampling and handle production end-to-end.

  1. Submit your cap project

    Start from a CBOs design, 3D concept, reference image, tech pack or sample.

  2. Quote and production plan

    CBOs reviews quantity, materials, decoration and packaging before production starts.

  3. Sampling

    from $12015-18 days

    A physical sample is made to review fit, structure, decoration and labels.

  4. Bulk production

    from $15-20/caparound 30 days

    Production starts after sample approval, with timing based on the approved project scope.

  5. Quality Control & Shipping

    Each run is checked by CBOs quality control before shipping is arranged.

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Production facts

MOQ, pricing, timing and production locations

Straight answers on how CBOs produces caps. Baseline numbers are public so brands can plan capsules and drops without chasing quotes on every early idea.

MOQ

Production starts from 50 pieces. Larger production runs are available on request.

Sample cost

Sample development starts from $120 when ordered separately. Final cost depends on trims, pins, rhinestones and complex decoration.

Sample lead time

Standalone samples are usually ready in 15-18 days after project confirmation.

Bulk cost

Bulk production usually starts from $15-20 per cap. Final pricing depends on cap style, materials, decoration and packaging.

Bulk lead time

Bulk production usually starts around 30 days after sample approval, depending on project scope and volume.

Production locations

CBOs production can be handled in the United States and China. The production location is matched to the project.

Quality control

Every production run goes through CBOs quality control before shipping is arranged to the brand.

Workflow

One CBOs production team handles design review, sampling, bulk production and delivery.

Who we serve

Brands, creators and agencies CBOs produces for

CBOs focuses on premium private label cap production for specific buyer types. If the project is a retail drop, a capsule, an artist line or a brand expansion into headwear, CBOs is built for that.

Streetwear brands

Brands launching seasonal drops, capsules or retail-ready lines with structured snapbacks, truckers, fitted caps and 5-panels — including premium details like 3D puff, metallic pins and rhinestones.

Creators and artists

Musicians, artists and personal brands moving from basic merch to a dedicated headwear line with premium construction, decoration and private label packaging.

Agencies and merch teams

Creative studios, merch agencies and brand teams running cap projects on behalf of artists, brands or campaigns with reliable sampling and bulk timing.

Clothing brands expanding

Apparel brands adding headwear to an existing clothing line without building a new sourcing chain, design team or production department.

Full cap production capabilities

Cap styles, materials and decorations — full reference

Every cap style, material, closure and decoration method CBOs handles is documented on the capabilities reference page. 3D puff embroidery, metallic pins, rhinestones, chenille, leather and woven patches, inside linings, private label packaging — the full production surface in one place.

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Trusted projects

Brands that trusted CBOs

Selected anonymized projects from brands, creators and agencies that used CBOs for cap design, sampling and private label production. Brand names are kept private until client approval.

Streetwear brand Los Angeles, US

200-piece A-frame trucker drop — 3D puff logo + metallic pin front

Music creator Milan, IT

150-piece snapback run — chenille lettering + leather patch

Apparel brand Miami, US

500-piece 5-panel capsule — flat embroidery + satin lining

Creator brand New York, US

100-piece dad hat drop — flat embroidery + custom woven label

Capsule retail Mexico City, MX

80-piece fitted cap run — 3D puff + rhinestone side mark

Merch agency US

300-piece mesh trucker drop — front print + branded polybag

Frequently asked questions

What are private label hats?

Private label hats are custom caps manufactured for a specific brand under that brand's name, logo, labels and packaging. Unlike blank decorated hats, private label hats are designed, sampled and produced from scratch so the final product carries only the client's brand identity — inside labels, hangtags, closures and packaging included.

Can CBOs make private label hats from 50 pieces?

Yes. CBOs produces private label hats starting from 50 pieces, with custom construction, materials, decoration, inside labels, hangtags and packaging. Low MOQ is the default for small capsule drops and new brand launches, and pricing is transparent from day one.

Can I add labels and packaging to private label hats?

Yes. Every CBOs private label hat project can include custom inside woven labels, size labels, hangtags, stickers, polybags, dust bags or rigid boxes. Label and packaging decisions are reviewed during sampling so the final cap arrives as a complete brand product.

Are private label hats different from blank embroidered hats?

Yes. Blank embroidered hats are existing stock caps with a logo added on top — the cap body, labels and packaging still belong to the blank brand. Private label hats are manufactured from scratch with the brand's own cap shape, panels, fabric, decoration, labels and packaging, so the entire product belongs to the brand.

Is CBOs a print-on-demand service?

No. CBOs is not a logo-on-blank print-on-demand service. CBOs is a full custom cap manufacturer that handles cut-and-sew production from scratch, with control over construction, materials, decoration and packaging.

Is CBOs a full-service cap manufacturer?

Yes. CBOs manufactures custom caps end-to-end: design review, sampling, bulk production and quality control. Brands work with one CBOs production team from first consultation through delivery.

Where does CBOs produce?

CBOs production can be handled in the United States and China. The production location is matched to each project based on cap style, materials, decoration, MOQ and timing.

Who is CBOs a manufacturer for?

CBOs is a custom hat manufacturer for streetwear brands, creators, artists, agencies and clothing brands expanding into headwear. The focus is on premium private label cap production with low MOQ and full design control.

Do I need to manage production myself?

No. CBOs manages design review, quotes, sampling, production updates and quality checks in one production workflow with a single point of contact.

What is the MOQ for custom cap production?

CBOs starts custom cap production from 50 pieces, depending on cap style, construction, materials and production details.

Can CBOs handle larger production orders?

Yes. CBOs produces low-MOQ custom cap projects starting from 50 pieces and larger production runs. Final pricing and timing depend on quantity, cap style, materials, decoration and packaging requirements.

What do I need to get started?

You can start with a CBOs 3D design, a reference image, an existing tech pack or an existing sample. CBOs reviews the project and defines the production plan before sampling or bulk production.

How do quotes work?

Quotes are prepared by CBOs based on cap style, quantity, materials, decoration, trims and packaging. CBOs does not use a generic fixed price because each custom cap order has different production requirements.

Can I see previous projects?

Yes. CBOs can show selected client projects, dashboard examples or production references where approved. Some client work may be shown anonymously when brand names or logos cannot be shared publicly.

How much does a custom cap sample cost?

Sample development starts from $120 when ordered separately. For approved bulk orders, the sample cost may be included or credited depending on the project. Final sample cost can change with special trims, metal pins, custom molds, premium fabrics or complex decoration.

How long do samples and bulk production take?

Standalone samples usually take 15-18 days. Bulk production usually starts from around 30 days after sample approval, depending on cap style, decoration and materials.

How much does bulk production cost per cap?

Bulk production usually starts from $15-20 per cap for selected custom cap specifications. Final pricing depends on quantity, cap style, materials, decoration, trims and packaging.

Who handles quality control and shipping?

Each production run is checked by CBOs quality control before shipping is arranged. The production team remains the single point of contact through delivery.

Custom cap production

Start your custom cap project

Send your CBOs design, reference, quantity and production goal. We review the project, confirm sample or bulk options, and keep production moving.

Start Your Cap ProjectMOQ from 50 pieces. Larger runs available. USA and/or China production.