rPET Visor

An rPET visor performs the same as a virgin polyester visor because recycled polyester fiber is functionally identical once spun into twill. The difference is the fiber source: rPET diverts existing plastic bottles from the waste stream instead of using new petroleum feedstock. Both fabrics accept the same embroidery and heat transfer decoration, so choosing the recycled version adds a sustainability story without limiting logo options.

rPET visors are most often ordered for golf tournaments, charity 5K runs, tennis and pickleball events, beach and resort promotions, outdoor festivals, and company field days. The open-crown design shades the face while releasing heat, which suits extended summer wear. Recycled-content headwear also pairs naturally with Earth Day campaigns and corporate sustainability initiatives, where the fabric itself reinforces the message.

Embroidered pricing runs from $13.98 per visor at 144 pieces down to $7.99 at 2,520 pieces, with breaks at 288, 576, and 1,008. Heat transfer pricing runs from $8.35 at 288 pieces to $5.49 at 2,520, and blank visors run from $6.31 to $4.15 across the same tiers. Final cost depends on quantity, decoration method, number of imprint colors, stitch count, and any metallic thread or personalization charges.

Yes, setup fees depend on the decoration method. Heat transfer carries a $50 setup charge per color on new orders and $25 on re-orders, while 4-color process transfer carries a $200 total setup charge with three extra colors billed at $0.50 per color per piece. Embroidery uses a $100 tape charge on new orders below the free-tape quantity threshold. Extra transfer colors beyond the first add $0.50 per color per piece.

Designs over 7,000 stitches add $35 to the tape charge plus a $0.35 running charge per piece for each additional 1,000 stitches. These stitch overage charges apply even on orders that qualify for a free tape. Metallic gold or silver thread adds $0.35 per piece per 1,000 stitches, so a simplified logo within the included allowance keeps the per-unit price at the base tier.

The rPET visor is manufactured in China, and no third-party sustainability certification is published for it. Its recycled-content claim rests on the fabric specification: the twill shell is spun entirely from post-consumer recycled polyester. Buyers who need documented recycled content for procurement or ESG reporting should request supporting documentation when they place the order.

Yes, 4-color process transfer orders require additional production time beyond the standard schedule. Single-color transfers and standard embroidery run on the normal production timeline. Confirm your in-hands date at the quote stage if your artwork uses 4-color process, and build in extra lead time for event deadlines.