When it comes to business branding in a city as stylish as Los Angeles, choosing the right promotional item is everything. Hats, in particular, offer a powerful way to showcase your brand—especially when they're customized with your logo through embroidery, screen printing, or heat transfer.
At Arclight Wholesale, we specialize in wholesale hats and custom logos. We’ve worked with event promoters, breweries, startups, fashion companies, and all types of brands in LA, Agoura Hills, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Calabasas, Camarillo, Canoga Park, Culver City, Downtown LA, El Segundo, Glendale, Hermosa Beach, Hollywood, Inglewood, Long Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Moorpark, Oak Park, Oxnard, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Ranchos Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Venice, West LA, Westlake Village, Westwood, and Woodland Hills.
With so many hat styles available, which ones are the best for your Los Angeles-based brand? Let’s break down the top hat styles that make the biggest impact for business branding in LA:
1. Trucker Hats
With their breathable mesh back and structured front, trucker hats offer the perfect canvas for bold embroidered logos or screen-printed designs. They’re especially popular with surf brands, fitness companies, food trucks, and music festivals.
2. Snapbacks
Nothing says streetwear like a snapback. These flat-brimmed caps are hugely popular with younger demographics and are ideal for LA businesses targeting the streetwear, skate, and music scenes.
3. Baseball Caps
Whether you're running a sports team or opening a new coffee shop, a classic baseball cap is a great go-to. It’s universally loved and offers plenty of branding real estate for embroidery or screen printing. Baseball hats are also ideal for corporate employees, promotional giveaways, restaurants, and schools.
4. Bucket Hats
The bucket hat revival is still going strong—and LA has fully embraced it. These are great for fashion-forward brands, outdoor farmers markets, and summer promotional events. Plus, they’re perfect for embroidery or patchwork logos.
5. Straw Hats
Perfect for beachfront restaurants, souvenir shops, and hospitality crews (hotels and spas), straw hats offer sun protection and a casual aesthetic. These hats aren’t just functional—they’re also incredibly brandable with custom patches.
6. Beanies
While LA might not be known for cold weather, Angelenos still love their beanies—especially in the fall and winter months, or for evening events.
Custom Logo Services
We don’t just supply hats—we turn them into powerful branding tools with professional customization services tailored to your style and business needs.
Here are the main types of logo services we offer:
- Embroidery: Perfect for adding a high-end, durable look to your hats. We offer flat embroidery for a classic stitched logo or 3D puff embroidery for bold designs and raised, textured logos.
- Screen Printing: Ideal for graphic designs with vibrant colors. A great option for bulk runs whether you’re shopping for foam trucker hats, promotional caps, or other items with lightweight fabrics.
- Patches: We offer custom woven patches, leather patches, and more. Best for bucket hats, straw hats, performance caps.
Whatever your branding goals, our team is ready to bring your vision to life with precision, quality, and fast turnaround times.