Black/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker Hat
Item BC100-1
$11.70 ea at volume, blank
plus $2.75 each to engrave
Other options in this range
Charcoal/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker Hat
Charcoal/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker Hat (item BC100-3) is in our Hats range of Apparel & Headwear, with a 2 in x 2 in personalization area. At 48 pieces it costs $18.35 each all-in: $15.10 for the piece plus $3.25 to engrave, setup included. It can be ordered from a single piece. Production is 3 to 5 business days after you approve a free digital proof.
Order today, in hand by
Counted from today, allowing a day for your proof and 5 days of
ground transit. It holds if your artwork is with us today and you approve the proof within one
business day. Checkout will not accept a date we cannot keep, and it names this one.
Often sooner: the fast end of that window is Wed, Oct 21.
We promise the late end, because a date is worth nothing if we miss it.
$11.70
each at 500+ · $18.87 at 1
| Quantity | Price each | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 1-11 | $18.87 | - |
| 12-23 | $17.36 | save 8% |
| 24-47 | $16.23 | save 14% |
| 48-95 | $15.10 | save 20% |
| 96-249 | $13.96 | save 26% |
| 250-499 | $12.83 | save 32% |
| 500+ | $11.70 | save 38% |
✓ 1,000+ in stock
Estimated delivery Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2 (order today, artwork approved within a day)
Sold loose or by the case of 25. Ask us if you want a full case: we will check the case price for you.
See your logo on it
Drop your logo on, drag it where you want it and size it. You will see exactly what we engrave, and what it costs, before you pay. The personalization area on this item is 2in x 2in.
engraving area
Confirming saves this exact layout as your approved proof, so nothing is engraved that you have not seen.
Included at no extra charge
- No setup fee, at any quantity (most promo sites charge $40 to $63 per design)
- Free digital proof before anything is produced
- Free artwork check at the real imprint size
- Free ground freight on orders over $250
- Artwork kept on file for fast, matching re-orders
No proof fees, no art fees, no small-order fees. Engraving is priced on its own line and
shown in full before you pay, never added afterwards.
What is the Charcoal/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker Hat?
The Charcoal/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker Hat is what most buyers mean when they ask for a hat that will not look cheap in six months. This is the charcoal colorway, one of 2 in the range.
Built to survive real use rather than a single event, that is what separates a promotional item that keeps working from one that ends up in a drawer..
Decoration method is matched to the substrate so the mark is permanent rather than printed on top. Headwear is worn in public constantly, which makes it one of the highest-impression items available.
This is where perceived value and order size stop fighting each other. You can buy enough to matter and still hand over something nobody quietly throws away. Concretely: $18.87 each at 1-11, $11.70 at 500+.
Specifications
| Item number | BC100-3 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Hat |
| Material | Front:60% Cotton/40% Polyester Back:100% Poly |
| Shipping weight | 3 oz |
| Color | Charcoal, Black |
| Decoration methods | Laser Engraving, UV Printing |
| Standard imprint area | 2 in x 2 in |
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
| Durability | High. |
| Care | Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. |
| Category | Apparel & Headwear |
| Collection | Hats |
Decoration options
The decoration method is chosen to match the substrate, which is why the mark is permanent rather than printed on top of it. Standard imprint area on this item is 2 in x 2 in.
Laser Engraving
A focused laser removes the surface layer to expose the substrate beneath. A permanent, high-contrast, single-color mark with no ink involved.
Best for
Logos, names, dates and fine text. The default choice when the mark has to outlive the campaign.
Color
Single color: the natural color of the material under the surface.
UV Printing
UV-cured ink is jetted directly onto the product and cured instantly under ultraviolet light. Full-color, photographic-quality artwork with hard edges and no dot gain.
Best for
Multi-color logos, gradients, photographs and exact brand-color matching.
Color
Full color, including white ink on dark substrates.
Artwork requirements
- Outline your fonts before sending. It removes the most common cause of a proof coming back wrong.
- We send a digital proof for written approval before production starts. Nothing goes on a machine until you sign it off.
- Supply Pantone (PMS) references for any color that has to match exactly.
- Vector files are the safe option. They hold their edges whether the mark runs at an inch or a foot.
- Artwork we redraw stays on file under your item number, so the next order runs from the same corrected file.
- Do not spend a week hunting for the perfect file. Send what exists and we will tell you what is usable.
Production schedule
| Proof to you | Within one business day of usable artwork arriving |
|---|---|
| Production, standard | 3 to 5 business days, counted from your approval |
| Production, rush | quoted per job, confirmed in writing before you pay |
| Transit by ground | 1 to 5 business days, by distance from the shipping point |
Common uses
Field and outdoor teamsSpecified regularly for field and outdoor teams. The imprint area at 2 in x 2 in is sized for exactly that job.
Events and fan merchandiseWorks well for events and fan merchandise, where the hat format does what a printed handout cannot.
Trades and constructionA natural fit for trades and construction, which is one of the settings this hat was specified for.
Safety and quality milestonesMarking a record that took every person on the floor to achieve, with something they can point at.
Service anniversariesFive, ten and twenty years. The object marks the span in a way a announcement never manages.
Recruiting and onboardingIncluded in offer packs and first-day kits, where the object is doing culture work from the very first hour.
Client thank-you programsSent after a renewal, a referral or a project close, when the relationship is warm and the gesture will land.
Executive and board giftingShort lists, individual personalization, and a piece that survives scrutiny.
Where this works best
The same item lands differently depending on who gets it and why. Here is how this one performs across the programs it sells into most.
1
Construction, Trades & Field Services
On a job site, an item survives or it disappears. Durability is the whole specification: insulated drinkware that shrugs off a truck bed, headwear that lives outdoors, and decoration that cannot scrape off. Crew gifting in this sector is a retention tool in a labour market where retention is expensive. Priced so you can cover everyone without cheapening the gesture.
2
Sports Leagues, Tournaments & Clubs
Sport needs volume, deadlines and a clear hierarchy of awards. Awards are read as a hierarchy whether or not you intended one. If the participation piece and the champion piece look similar, the champion feels short-changed, and that is remembered longer than the result. Minimum order is a single piece, which suits how this segment tends to buy. At $11.70 in volume the cost per kept item is hard to beat.
3
Automotive & Dealerships
Delivery day is the highest-emotion moment in the customer relationship. Anything that goes in or on a vehicle gets judged against the vehicle. A cheap keychain handed over with a car undercuts the purchase in a way that giving nothing would not, which makes this one of the few segments where under-spending is the bigger risk. Headwear is worn in public constantly, which makes it one of the highest-impression items available. Roughly 38% comes off between one piece and a full run.
4
Weddings, Reunions & Milestone Events
Personal events are the one segment where the recipient genuinely wants the item personalized. Names, dates and short inscriptions turn an ordinary object into something kept for decades. Quantities are modest and lead times are unforgiving, which makes production scheduling the thing to get right. Decoration method is matched to the substrate so the mark is permanent rather than printed on top. At $18.87 before breaks this is the tier most programmes should live in.
5
Franchise & Multi-Location Brands
The hard problem in multi-location branding is consistency, not creativity. Local operators will source their own if the approved path is slower or costlier than the alternative. The way to hold brand consistency is to make the compliant option the easy one, with stocked items and fixed pricing. The hat format earns its place here on keep-rate rather than headline price. Good enough to be kept, affordable enough to order in real quantity.
How does ordering and turnaround work?
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
|---|---|
| Setup | None: setup is built into the price |
| Freight | Orders over $250 ship free by ground; individual address splits available on request |
| Rush service | Working to a date? Ask and we will confirm what is genuinely possible, priced up front |
| Proofing | Proof back to you next business day, and nothing runs until you approve it |
| Re-orders | We keep the approved file, so a re-order reproduces it exactly |
| Shipping | Orders over $250 ship free by ground; individual address splits available on request |
What do buyers ask about BC100-3?
What happens if something arrives damaged?
Tell us within 10 days of delivery and we replace it. Note any damage on the freight bill before you sign for it, because that is what the carrier claim turns on. Resolving it with the carrier is our job, not yours. The replacement runs from the artwork you already approved, so it matches the rest of the order.
How should this be cared for?
Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. Built to survive real use rather than a single event, that is what separates a promotional item that keeps working from one that ends up in a drawer. We keep the approved artwork on file against the item number, so a re-order runs from the same file.
What does it actually cost at quantity?
Most orders land near 48-95, which prices at $15.10 a piece. The published ladder on BC100-3 runs from $18.87 a piece at 1-11 down to $11.70 at 500+, about 38% less per piece. Engraving is a separate line, shown per quantity in the cost table on this page, so the all-in figure is visible before checkout.
Can I see a proof before you produce the order?
Yes, and nothing runs until you have signed it off. Read it properly rather than skimming, because the approved proof is the specification we produce against. Standard production is 3 to 5 business days after proof approval, then 1 to 5 business days of ground transit.
Is there a setup charge?
No. Setup is free on every order at every quantity. Art preparation, machine setup and your digital proof are built into the price, with nothing added for them later. Engraving is a separate line, shown per quantity in the cost table on this page, so the all-in figure is visible before checkout.
Can you work to a fixed in-hand date?
Yes. Give us the in-hand date and checkout tells you immediately whether standard production makes it. Standard production is 3 to 5 business days after proof approval, then 1 to 5 business days of ground transit. A rush is quoted per job, with the date confirmed in writing before you pay.
Can I mix colors or sizes to reach a quantity break?
Yes. BC100-3 runs in 2 colors and they combine for pricing, as long as the artwork does not change between them. Different artwork is fine as well: it gets its own proof, and setup stays free. Price breaks on this item fall at 1-11, 12-23, 24-47, 48-95, 96-249, 250-499, 500+.
What is the minimum order for BC100-3?
There is no minimum beyond one piece on BC100-3. Price breaks on this item fall at 1-11, 12-23, 24-47, 48-95, 96-249, 250-499, 500+. The price per piece only goes down as the quantity rises. The published ladder on BC100-3 runs from $18.87 a piece at 1-11 down to $11.70 at 500+, about 38% less per piece.
See it with your logo first
Send us your artwork and we will produce a free digital proof of BC100-3 decorated with your mark. Usually within one business day, with no obligation and no account required.
Get a free proofMore from this range
People also considered
Same decision, different trade-off.
Heather Gray/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker Hat
Item BC100-4
$11.70 ea at volume, blank
plus $2.75 each to engrave
Army Green/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker Hat
Item BC100-5
$11.70 ea at volume, blank
plus $2.75 each to engrave
Black/Black BrimCo 5-Panel Performance Hat
Item BC200-1
$14.49 ea at volume, blank
plus $2.75 each to engrave
Light Gray/Light Gray BrimCo 5-Panel Performance Hat
Item BC200-2
$14.49 ea at volume, blank
plus $2.75 each to engrave
Dark Gray/Dark Gray BrimCo 5-Panel Performance Hat
Item BC200-3
$14.49 ea at volume, blank
plus $2.75 each to engrave
Desert Tan/Black BrimCo 5-Panel Performance Hat
Item BC200-4
$14.49 ea at volume, blank
plus $2.75 each to engrave
Charcoal/Black BrimCo Classic 6-Panel Trucker HatItem BC100-3 · free proof, full refund until you approve
$11.70
What BC100-3 costs at each quantity
The piece, the engraving and the freight, worked out at every break on this item's own ladder. Most suppliers publish the piece price and leave you to find out the rest at checkout.
| Quantity | Piece | Engraving | All-in each | Order total | Ground freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | $17.36 | $5.50 | $22.86 | $274.32 | Free |
| 24 | $16.23 | $4.00 | $20.23 | $485.52 | Free |
| 48 | $15.10 | $3.25 | $18.35 | $880.80 | Free |
| 96 | $13.96 | $3.00 | $16.96 | $1,628.16 | Free |
| 250 | $12.83 | $2.75 | $15.58 | $3,895.00 | Free |
| 500 | $11.70 | $2.75 | $14.45 | $7,225.00 | Free |
- Ground freight is free from 12 pieces, which is where this order passes $250.00 of merchandise.
- The personalization area is 2 in by 2 in. Engraving is charged on the share your artwork actually covers, so a smaller logo costs less. Place yours on the product above and the price updates as you size it.
- At 50 pieces this costs less than 4% of the 435 other priced items in Apparel & Headwear. It sits at the dearer end of that range, which is usually the material rather than the margin.
- The table starts at 12 because below that the engraving setup costs more than the goods, and we will not guess at a price there. Ask us and we will quote a smaller run from your artwork.
- Setup is free at every quantity, including 12.