Engraved wide brim hats are one of the best-margin products a laser shop can sell. We know because we sell them. In our own retail store, Marked & Made, an engraved vegan suede wide brim sells for $85. The blank costs $14.
The short version
- $14 blank, $85 engraved retail in our own store. That leaves $71 before your time and design.
- Bundle 20 hats and the blank drops to $11.90.
- One adjustable size fits most heads, so there is no size inventory to manage.
- 37 colors plus 7 skull-mold crowns. Coffee, Charcoal and Light Grey sell fastest.
- Add design files and a leather patch to raise the ticket.
The margin math
| Hats per order | Bundle discount | Blank cost each | Left at $85 retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | None | $14.00 | $71.00 |
| 5 | 5% off | $13.30 | $71.70 |
| 10 | 10% off | $12.60 | $72.40 |
| 20 | 15% off | $11.90 | $73.10 |
Before your laser time, labor, design and selling costs. $85 is what we charge in our own store; your market sets your price.
Your real cost per hat is the blank, your design and your time on the laser. Plug your own numbers into our free job cost calculator to see your true margin before you set a price.
Why wide brims sell
- They are a statement piece. A big brim is a big canvas, and customers pay for something that looks one of a kind.
- They fit the boutique and western crowd. Markets, boutiques, rodeos, bachelorette weekends and concerts.
- They personalize well. Names, dates, ranch brands and initials all turn a blank into a gift.
- They photograph beautifully. A wall of colors sells itself on social.
What makes a good blank for engraving
- Vegan suede. Engraves with clean, even contrast.
- 3.5 in brim. Room for wrap-around designs and names.
- Structured crown. Holds its shape through engraving and wear.
- Adjustable inner drawstring. One size fits most, so you stock colors, not sizes.
- Color-matched rope band. A finished, boutique look out of the box.
The colors that sell
These are our best-selling wide brim blanks right now, in order. Start your wall here, then add seasonal colors.
Prefer to mix colors? The Mix & Match Wide Brim Bundle gives you 5% off 5 hats, 10% off 10 and 15% off 20, in any colors. Or browse all wide brim blanks, including skull-mold crowns.
Add-ons that raise the ticket
- Design files. Ready-to-engrave wide brim SVG designs for $9 each, made to fit the brim.
- A leather patch. A small engraved patch on the crown adds a second personalization point. See our custom hat patches.
Wide brim design files
Build your wide brim wall
Vegan suede wide brim blanks in 37 colors plus skull-mold crowns, from $14. Bundle 20 for 15% off.
Questions makers ask
How much do wide brim hat blanks cost?
$14 each. The Mix & Match bundle takes 5% off 5 hats, 10% off 10 and 15% off 20.
How much can I sell an engraved wide brim hat for?
We sell them engraved for $85 in our own retail store. Your price depends on your market, your design and your time.
Are the wide brim blanks one size?
Yes. An adjustable inner drawstring fits most head sizes, so you only stock colors.
Can you laser engrave vegan suede hats?
Yes. Vegan suede engraves with clean, even contrast. Run a test on the underside of the brim before a production run.
How many colors are available?
37 colors, plus skull-mold crowns in 7 colors.
Do you sell designs made for wide brims?
Yes. Ready-to-engrave wide brim SVG files are $9 each.
