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Truth Veteran

Service before self U.S. veteran dad hat

$29.00
Color: Stone

Made to order, ships in about a week

Arrives about Nov 9 - Nov 16

Made to order in 2–5 business days, plus 3–5 business days US transit.

$4.99 shipping, free over $60

Misprint or damaged? Replaced free within 30 days. Read our returns policy and shipping guide.

This design on other products

Same artwork printed or embroidered across other product types.

About this design

A service before self U.S. veteran polo and shirt with a gold rule, for veterans who put the unit and the mission ahead of themselves.

SERVICE sits above BEFORE SELF, a gold rule, and U.S. VETERAN. The phrase is a plain description of the trade at the center of military life: the mission, the unit, and the person next to you come before personal comfort, and sometimes before personal safety. The layout is stacked and calm, with no slogan shouting for attention.

It is for veterans who led teams, kept equipment running, or stood a watch so someone else could sleep, and for families who understand the cost of that habit. The design works on a polo for work, a shirt for a reunion, or a hoodie for a cold morning, and it reads as a value statement rather than a victory lap.

Our pique polo shirts, dad hats, and mesh trucker caps carry the design in direct embroidery. The garment-dyed heavyweight tees, long-sleeve shirts, pullover hoodies, ceramic mugs, and vinyl stickers are printed to order.

Details

Material
100% chino cotton twill (Green Camo is 35% cotton, 65% polyester)
Fit and construction
Unstructured 6-panel, low profile, 3 1/8 in (7.6 cm) crown, 6 embroidered eyelets
Sizes
One size
Print method
Embroidery
Blank sourced from
Vietnam or Bangladesh

These specifications come from Printful, the print partner that produces and ships this item.

Shipping and returns

  • Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days.
  • Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free.
  • Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dad hat made of?

100% chino cotton twill (Green Camo is 35% cotton, 65% polyester).

How does the dad hat fit?

Unstructured 6-panel, low profile, 3 1/8 in (7.6 cm) crown, 6 embroidered eyelets. Available sizes: One size.

How is the design applied?

Embroidery on the front. Each item is produced after you order, so the artwork is applied to your piece rather than pulled from stock.

Where is the dad hat made?

Printful sources the blank from Vietnam or Bangladesh. Printing or embroidery happens after you order.

What colors can I choose from?

This listing offers 5 colors: Stone, Khaki, Dark Grey, Spruce, and Black. The color menu above shows what is in stock at this moment.

When will my order ship?

Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days. Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free. Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.

Can I return or exchange it?

Every item is made to order, so we cannot take returns or exchanges for a change of mind or the wrong size. If yours arrives damaged, misprinted, or defective, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will arrange a free reprint or a refund.

What does the enlistment oath require?

Under 10 U.S.C. 502, each person enlisting in an armed force swears to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, to bear true faith and allegiance to it, and to obey the orders of the President and the officers appointed over them.

What fabric is the long-sleeve shirt made from?

The long-sleeve shirt is a Bella+Canvas 3501 crafted from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (4.2 oz) with ribbed cuffs and a comfortable retail fit.