Why Seven Clay


Q: What makes Seven Clay different?

A: We're a U.S.-based shop in Round Rock, Texas that still makes our own patches in-house — one of the few left that does. We run best-in-class Barudan and SWF embroidery equipment, post-bed sewing machines for clean patch attachment, and precision laser etching for leather work. We're craft-focused, quality-first, and honest about what works for your project.


Q: Do you do print-on-demand or same-day t-shirts?

A: No — that's not what we do. We're a custom decoration shop focused on quality production runs, not walk-in or same-day services. If you need a single shirt in an hour, we're not the right fit. If you want a well-made, thoughtfully produced batch of caps or apparel for your brand, team, or event, that's our lane.


Q: What types of customers do you work with?

A: Brands, contractors, roofers, oil and gas, breweries, gyms, outdoor companies, non-profits, schools, agencies, resellers, and corporate clients. We work with everyone from first-time orderers to established brands running regular production.


Q: Where is your shop?

A: Round Rock, Texas. All our embroidery, patch-making, and finishing work happens in-house. No overseas outsourcing on embroidered, leather, digitally printed patches — we cut, stitch, and finish them right here.


Q: Do you offer cut and sew?

A: We have a lot of sewing machines and very talented staff to run them. We take cut and sew projects on a case by case business as it’s not our primary focus. Our main purpose of all the sewing machines is support to the cap and bag manufacturing process. We have at least one machine for each process, whether it’s bags, caps, beanies, or something totally off the wall.


Q: What type of patches do you make?

A: Embroidered patches, leather patches, woven patches, silicone patches, pvc patches, sublimated patches, wood patches, and many more!


Q: Do you have systems in place for repeatability and quality?

A: We operate on an EOS based business operating system. If you’re not familiar, basically we have defined process for each core aspect of our business. This ensures a repeatable process, top notch quality, and clear communication. Our internal operating system runs on a framework called deconetwork which manages everything from the quote, mockups, order, shipping, and reorders. The visual mock up that we send you ensures there are no surprises at the finish line.


Q: What equipment do you run?

A: Barudan and SWF embroidery machines (widely considered best-in-class), post-bed sewing machines for patch attachment, laser systems for precision etching, and screen print and DTF equipment for apparel decoration.

Ordering & Getting Started


Q: What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

A: Our MOQ is 12 pieces for both caps and shirts. That said, our best volume pricing kicks in at 24+ pieces, so if you can stretch your order a little, you'll see meaningful savings per unit.


Q: How do I get a quote?

A: Send us your art (or a description), quantity, garment or cap style you're considering, and your target delivery date. We'll come back with a quote, decoration recommendations, and any art notes within one business day.


Q: Do I need print-ready artwork to get started?

A: Nope. Ideally we'd love vector art (.ai, .eps, .pdf, or high-resolution .svg), but if all you have is a napkin sketch or a logo off your website, send it over. Our team can clean up, vectorize, or recreate your art. Art cleanup fees may apply depending on complexity.


Q: What file formats work best?

A: Vector files are king: .ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg. For raster, we need 300 DPI at actual print size. PNGs with transparent backgrounds are helpful. JPEGs off social media are usually too low-res to print well.


Q: How long does production take?

A: Standard turnaround is 3 weeks from art approval. Need it sooner? Ask us — we can often accommodate tighter timelines depending on capacity, decoration method, and garment availability. We'll always give you a firm production date before we start


Q: Do you offer rush service?

A: Sometimes, yes — it depends on capacity, the decoration method, and how tight the timeline is. We don't do print-on-demand or same-day shirts, but if you need something faster than our standard 3 weeks, ask and we'll tell you what's possible. Rush fees may apply


Q: Can I see a sample before you run my full order?

A: Absolutely. We offer pre-production samples (PPS) on most orders for an additional fee. We also provide digital mockups free of charge with every quote so you can see the design on the product before we start


Q: Do you charge setup fees?

A: Setup fees depend on the decoration method. Embroidery digitizing is $35 for most polos and caps (more complex designs may be higher). Screen print has a per-color screen fee. Laser and DTF typically have a $20 setup charge. These are one-time charges per design, so reorders of the same art skip them as long as at least 12 are ordered


Q: Can I reorder a previous design?

A: Yes, and reorders are faster and cheaper since we've already handled digitizing, screens, or file prep. Just reference your previous order number or design and let us know the new quantity


Q: Do you offer samples of blank garments or caps?

A: Yes. We can send blanks so you can check fit, fabric, and color before committing to a large order. Blank samples are billed at cost plus shipping, and many customers apply that cost to their final order

Pricing & Payment



Q: Where does volume pricing kick in?

A: Our best per-unit pricing starts at 24 pieces. You'll see another meaningful drop at 48, 72, 144, and beyond. If you're close to a price break, we'll let you know — often adding a few pieces saves you money overall


Q: What payment methods do you accept?

A: We send a secure payment link for credit card or PayPal. ACH is also available. Payment is collected before production begins.


Q: How much is embroidery digitizing?

A: $35 for most polos and caps. More complex or oversized designs may be slightly higher — we'll tell you up front. It's a one-time fee, so reorders of the same design skip it.


Q: Are there any hidden fees?

A: No. Your quote covers garments, decoration, and standard production. Setup fees (if any), rush charges, shipping, and sales tax are itemized separately and approved before we start. No surprises at invoice time


Q: Do you offer non-profit, school, or bulk discounts?

A: Yes — reach out with your org details and what you're looking to order. Discounts depend on volume, reorder cadence, and project type

Caps & Headwear



Q: What's your MOQ for custom caps?

A: 12 caps minimum, 24+ for best pricing. This applies across embroidered, leather patch, woven patch, PVC/silicone, and mixed-media caps


Q: What cap brands and styles do you carry?

A: We work with all the major blanks: Richardson, Flexfit/Yupoong, New Era, Melin, Imperial, Otto, and more. Trucker, 5-panel, snapback, dad hat, fitted, performance, rope caps — if it exists in the market, we can likely source it. Tell us the vibe and we'll recommend options at different price points

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