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Cap Style Guide
Choosing The Perfect Cap For Embroidery

Choosing the perfect cap for your brand can be overwhelming with so many styles available. This guide simplifies the process, helping you select the ideal cap to showcase your unique designs and enhance your brand's image.


6 PANEL




Features:

• Classic baseball cap style.

• Curved front panel with central seam.

• Typically strap or snapback.


Best for:

• Casual & promotional merchandise.


5 PANEL




Features:

• Large, flat front panel.

• Typically low to mid-profile.

• Often comes with a strap or snapback style.


Best for:

• Detailed logos or artwork.

• Casual streetwear.


DAD CAP



Features:

• Casual, unstructured fit.

• Curved brim & low profile.

• Typically strap or snapback.


Best for:

• Minimalist designs.

• Casual everyday wear.


SNAPBACK



Features:

• Structured, high profile.

• Flat peak.

• Snapback closure.


Best for:

• Big & bold designs, such as 3D puff embroidery.

• Streetwear brands.


TRUCKER



Features:

• Structured, high profile.

• Mesh rear panels.

• Matching or contrasted panels.

• Flat or curved peak.

• Snapback closure.


Best for:

• Big & bold designs, such as 3D puff embroidery.

• Vintage & retro designs.

• Casual wear & promotional merchandise.


CAMP CAP




Features:

• 5-panel camper style.

• Unstructured, low profile.

• Curved peak.

• Strapback closure.


Best for:

• Small designs. 

• Outdoor & lifestyle brands.


FITTED




Features:

• Structured mid to high profile.

• Curved or flat peak.

• Fitted elastic band for a snug fit.


Best for:

• Big & bold designs, such as 3D puff embroidery.

• Sports & athletic brands.


ATHLETIC / POLY




Features:

• Typically available in 5, 6-panel & camp cap styles.

• Lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric.

• Curved peak.

• Strapback closure.


Best for:

• Transfer printing & minimalistic embroidered designs.

• Activewear & surf brands.



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