Which Nike cap should you choose?
Ten Nike caps are listed, and what separates them is mostly crown shape, closure and fabric. The table covers five we've checked closely, and the rest (the Tournament, Dri-FIT Swoosh Front, Dri-FIT Tech, Dri-FIT Classic 99 and Dri-FIT Technical Colorblock caps) are worth a look on their product pages.
| Cap | Shape and closure | Fabric note | Sizing |
| Nike Dri-FIT Mesh Back Cap | Structured, mid-profile | Swoosh Flex sweatband, contrast underbill to reduce sun glare | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Nike Dri-FIT Swoosh Perforated Cap | 6-panel, unstructured, low profile, hook and loop | Dri-FIT moisture management, perforated mid and back panels | One size fits all |
| Nike Swoosh Legacy 91 Cap | Lightly structured front, unstructured mid and back, hook and loop | Stretch, moisture-wicking | One size fits all |
| Nike Sphere Dry Cap | Unstructured, low profile, hook and loop | Sphere Dry technology for quick drying | See product page |
| Nike Unstructured Twill Cap | Unstructured, mid-profile, self-fabric closure with buckle | Twill, with a contrast underbill | One size fits all |
For a team or staff uniform, we'd pick the Mesh Back. The structured crown keeps its shape, which suits a logo on the front, and the three sizes mean a head count doesn't end up with caps that are too tight or slide off. If you're ordering for a crowd and can't collect sizes, a one-size hook and loop style such as the Perforated or Legacy 91 is easier to hand out. The Twill is the softer, casual option for a giveaway that people will wear off the course.
The Swoosh already sits on the bill and centre back of the Perforated, Sphere Dry and Mesh Back caps, on the centre back only of the Twill, and on the bill only of the Legacy 91, which leaves the front panel free for your logo. If you'd like a different style of headwear, our promotional caps include other brands.
How do we put your logo on a Nike cap?
Embroidery is what we recommend for a Nike cap. It's stitched into the fabric, so it doesn't peel or crack in the sun and holds up to a sweaty headband and repeated washing, and it looks like part of the cap rather than something added afterwards. For a bold front logo we can look at 3D puff embroidery, and a woven or leather patch is another option. Side and back embroidery is available, and each cap page offers one, two or three decoration positions.
Embroidery handles solid shapes and clean lettering well but struggles with fine detail and very small text, so a simplified version of a complex logo often looks better. Your logo is digitised into a stitch file first, and vector artwork (AI, EPS, SVG or vector PDF) gives the digitiser the cleanest start. Please supply artwork you own or have permission to use. Your free digital proof shows the cap, thread colours, logo size and position, and the artwork team confirms the final method for the cap you choose.
How does ordering work?
There's no minimum, so a small club can order a dozen caps and get the same proof as a corporate team ordering hundreds. You'll see a free digital proof before anything is made, and production starts only after you approve it. Setup and decoration are included in your quote, and freight is quoted separately. Colours of the same cap can be mixed in one order, and the whole order counts toward quantity pricing.
Who buys promotional Nike caps?
- Sports clubs and golf day organisers give a cap to every player, and it's worn at training and on the course for months, so the logo is seen far more often than on a one-off giveaway.
- Companies that issue a uniform use caps for outdoor staff, usually with Nike golf polo shirts in matching colours, so the team looks consistent at a glance.
- HR teams add a cap to an onboarding pack, and our kitting service packs it with the rest so new starters receive everything in one box.
What else goes well with a Nike cap?
If you don't need the Nike name, our custom visors are a lighter option for hot courts and fairways. For a matched set, look at promotional Nike bags or the wider Nike golf range. For a cool-weather add-on, there are Nike hoodies and sweaters as well.
To get a quote on Nike caps with your logo, use the instant enquiry form at the top of this page, or call us on 1300 247 766.