How Free Proofs Work for Custom Apparel Orders
Short answer: a free proof is a digital mockup of your custom order showing the exact hat or garment, color, decoration method, logo size and placement. At Hobbs Peak you text or email your logo, the proof comes back usually the same or next business day, revisions are free, and nothing is made or charged until you approve it in writing.
The proof is the step that keeps custom orders from going wrong. Here is exactly how it works when you order custom hats or apparel from our shop in Temple, Georgia.
How free proofing works, step by step
Step | What happens | Typical time |
1. Send your logo | Text it to (770) 796-4770, email info@hobbspeak.com, or upload it in Build Your Hat. Include item, color, quantity and in-hand date. | 2 minutes |
2. We build the proof | A mockup of your logo on the exact product, with decoration, size and placement | Same or next business day |
3. You request changes | Bigger patch, different thread color, new placement, another hat color | Free |
4. You approve in writing | Reply "approved" by text or email | 1 minute |
5. You pay the invoice | Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Afterpay through the invoice link | Same day |
6. We produce your order | Production starts after payment | About 10 business days |
7. Pickup or shipping | Free contactless pickup in Temple, GA, or shipping anywhere in the US | Pickup any day 9am to 9pm, shipping 2 to 5 business days |
What your proof shows
The exact product and color, for example a Richardson 112 trucker in charcoal and black
Decoration method: genuine leather patch, flat or 3D puff embroidery, screen print or DTF
Logo size and placement on the front, side or back
Thread or print colors
For leather patch hats: patch shape and size. Standard shapes are rectangle (3 x 2 in), square (2.5 in), circle (2.5 in), hexagon (3 x 2 in), buckle (3 x 2 in) and octagon (3 x 2.25 in). Patches max out at 3.5 x 2.5 in.
What file should I send?
Vector files (.AI, .EPS, .PDF or .SVG) are best. A high-resolution PNG works too. If all you have is a phone photo of your sign or truck door, send it anyway and we will tell you whether it needs to be redrawn before it can be engraved or embroidered.
Why a proof matters
Catches size problems: fine text that reads well on a business card can disappear on a 2.5 inch patch.
Catches color problems: thread colors and leather tones look different from screen colors.
Locks in what you get: the approved proof is the spec we build to, so there are no surprises at pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the proof really free?
Yes. There is no charge and no obligation. If you decide not to order, you owe nothing.
Do I pay before I see a proof?
No. You see and approve the proof first. Payment is due before production starts.
How many changes can I make?
Revisions to the proof are free. Tell us what to change and we send an updated mockup.
Can I see my logo on a hat before I contact you?
Yes. Our Build Your Hat tool lets you upload your logo and see a live leather patch hat preview. We still send a final proof before anything is made.
Does approving the proof lock my price?
Quotes are good for 30 days from the date we send them.
Get your free proof
Hobbs Peak makes custom leather patch hats, embroidered apparel and printed shirts in Temple, GA for businesses, crews, churches and teams across Georgia, and ships nationwide. No order minimum. See our turnaround guide for timing, or how to choose quality branded gear.
Text your logo to (770) 796-4770, email info@hobbspeak.com, or request a quote online.
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