The front part of the hat fits over the top of your head and touches your forehead. Usually the

 

main area of embroidery and customization on caps. Can be created as low profile, medium profile

 

or high profile by adjusting the angle of the front crown. Low profile slants backward versus high

 

profile that angles almost straight up the front crown.

 

The crown of the cap is also what determines if the hat is structured or unstructured. Structured

 

hats have a buckram fused to the inside of the cap to keep the front ridged. Unstructured caps

 

has no re-enforcement and cap material sits loose against the head.  Top button

 

 

 

Fabric covered button that sits directly on the top center of the hat at the intersection of the fabric

 

panels. Button color can match the material of the cap or in a contrasting color.

 

 

 

Eyelets

 

 

 

Round holes sewn in the hat for increased ventilation and style. Eyelets can have sewn borders or

 

metal grommets.

 

 

 

Panels

 

 

 

Fabric pieces used to create the shape of the cap. Most are 6 panels caps with a seam in

 

the center of the front crown but there are also 5 panels and 8 panels caps. 5 panels caps are

 

mainly used for the trucker caps or caps that have screen printing on the front instead of

 

embroidery.

 

Panels are sewn together with thread matching the color of the cap material or

 

made thicker if needed. Other fabric types are wool, mesh or performance materials that allow

 

for greater moisture wicking or ventilation.

 

 

 

Bill or brim

 

 

 

The visor that extends out from the crown of the cap to shade you from the sun or elements.

 

The bill is normally curved or can be flat as in pro-style caps. Bill is plastic and sandwiched

 

between two pieces of fabric. A contrasting sandwich is created by adding a third piece of fabric

 

along the front of the bill between the top and the bottom fabric. Sandwich fabric is normally in a

 

contrasting color and can be screen printed with text for customization.

 

Flip style bill is when a contrasting color of fabric is used on the bottom of the bill and is folded

 

up over just the front of the bill to look similar to a sandwich style bill. Stitching on the bill can

 

range from 4 rows to 8 rows. Length of bill varies between styles.

 

 

 

Back closures

 

 

 

On adjustable caps, there are a variety of closures used. Most popular are velcro, sliding buckle,

 

deluxe locking brass buckle or plastic snap (used on trucker caps most often). Fitted style and

 

Flex style hats have n closure style on the back nor do they have the hole in the back.

 

 

 

Sweatband

 

 

 

Fabric used on the inside edge of the cap to help absorb sweat and keep your cap looking clean

 

and dry. Sweatband styles range from standard cotton to high performance synthetic material

 

with advanced moisture wicking properties.

The front part of the hat fits over the top of your head and touches your forehead. Usually the

 

main area of embroidery and customization on caps. Can be created as low profile, medium profile

 

or high profile by adjusting the angle of the front crown. Low profile slants backward versus high

 

profile that angles almost straight up the front crown.

 

The crown of the cap is also what determines if the hat is structured or unstructured. Structured

 

hats have a buckram fused to the inside of the cap to keep the front ridged. Unstructured caps

 

has no re-enforcement and cap material sits loose against the head.  Top button

 

 

 

Fabric covered button that sits directly on the top center of the hat at the intersection of the fabric

 

panels. Button color can match the material of the cap or in a contrasting color.

 

 

 

Eyelets

 

 

 

Round holes sewn in the hat for increased ventilation and style. Eyelets can have sewn borders or

 

metal grommets.

 

 

 

Panels

 

 

 

Fabric pieces used to create the shape of the cap. Most are 6 panels caps with a seam in

 

the center of the front crown but there are also 5 panels and 8 panels caps. 5 panels caps are

 

mainly used for the trucker caps or caps that have screen printing on the front instead of

 

embroidery.

 

Panels are sewn together with thread matching the color of the cap material or

 

made thicker if needed. Other fabric types are wool, mesh or performance materials that allow

 

for greater moisture wicking or ventilation.

 

 

 

Bill or brim

 

 

 

The visor that extends out from the crown of the cap to shade you from the sun or elements.

 

The bill is normally curved or can be flat as in pro-style caps. Bill is plastic and sandwiched

 

between two pieces of fabric. A contrasting sandwich is created by adding a third piece of fabric

 

along the front of the bill between the top and the bottom fabric. Sandwich fabric is normally in a

 

contrasting color and can be screen printed with text for customization.

 

Flip style bill is when a contrasting color of fabric is used on the bottom of the bill and is folded

 

up over just the front of the bill to look similar to a sandwich style bill. Stitching on the bill can

 

range from 4 rows to 8 rows. Length of bill varies between styles.

 

 

 

Back closures

 

 

 

On adjustable caps, there are a variety of closures used. Most popular are velcro, sliding buckle,

 

deluxe locking brass buckle or plastic snap (used on trucker caps most often). Fitted style and

 

Flex style hats have n closure style on the back nor do they have the hole in the back.

 

 

 

Sweatband

 

 

 

Fabric used on the inside edge of the cap to help absorb sweat and keep your cap looking clean

 

and dry. Sweatband styles range from standard cotton to high performance synthetic material

 

with advanced moisture wicking properties.