STRUCTURE: The STRUCTURE of the hat is totally customer driven. An UNSTRUCTURED hat would sit flush and follow the contours of the hat wearer's head. A STRUCTURED hat has backing on the front two panels. This backing allows the two panels to remain a bit more upright and does not follow the contours of the head as tightly. An UNSTRUCTURED hat is our standard that we recommend.

STRUCTURED HAT 

PROFILE: The PROFILE of the hat is defined as the height of the hat as it sits on the head. For most hats and hat wearers, the normal profile is MEDIUM. A LOW PROFILE hat sits tightly on the head. A HIGH PROFILE hat would sit anywhere from 1ž2 inch off the head to 1 inch off the top of the head. A MEDIUM PROFILE hat is our standard height that we recommend. 

CLOSURE: We have six different CLOSURES available:

         BUCKLE AND GROMMET CLOSURES snaps and lock to the desired fit. We have the capabilities to customize the BUCKLE on orders over 1000 pieces. Essentially, this CLOSURE allows the hat wearer to customize the fit and lock it down. The tail of the hat (or the closure strap) is then inserted into the GROMMET and is concealed. We are able to embroider the visible tail of this CLOSURE at no extra charge. We are also able to provide our customers with a leather closure…if desired.

BUCKLE AND GROMMET

         SLIDE BUCKLE and GROMMET CLOSURES allow the wearer to slide and lock to the desired fit. Essentially, this CLOSURE allows the hat wearer to customize the fit and lock it down. The tail of the hat (or the closure strap) is then inserted into the GROMMET and is concealed. We are able to embroider the visible tail of this CLOSURE at no extra charge.

SLIDE BUCKLE AND GROMMET 

         SLIDE BUCKLE and TUCK CLOSURES allow the wearer to slide and lock to the desired fit. Essentially, this CLOSURE allows the hat wearer to customize the fit and lock it down. The tail of the hat (or the closure strap) is then inserted into the GROMMET and is concealed. We are able to embroider the visible tail of this CLOSURE at no extra charge.

SLIDE BUCKLE AND TUCK 

         PLASTIC SNAPPING BACK CLOSURES use a plastic locking system. The male and female ends match and provide a quality CLOSURE. Most of the "trucker" style hats have this type of CLOSURE system.

 

PLASTIC SNAP CLOSURE 

         VELCRO CLOSURES simply press and hold to the desired hat fit. VELCRO CLOSURES are our most popular closures and allow us the ability to embroider on the visible portion of the CLOSURE at no extra charge. VELCRO is listed as our standard hat.

 

VELCRO NO STITCHING 

 

VELCRO WITH STITCHING

 

         FLEXIBLE FITTED HATS have an elastic band that spans hat and provides a tight snug fit. This hat is a one-size-fits-all hat. There is no extra charge for the FLEXIBLE FITTED HAT.

 

INSIDE BAND

 

 

BACK PROFILE

 

WEIGHT: We have three base WEIGHTS to our hats: LIGHT, MEDIUM, AND HEAVY WEIGHTED materials. As you can imagine, a LIGHT WEIGHT hat is cooler and is made of lighter weight material. A MEDIUM WEIGHT hat is our standard hat. HEAVY WEIGHTED hats are warmer and are constructed using a HEAVY WEIGHTED FABRIC.

 

FABRIC: We have the opportunity to provide the customer with virtually any FABRIC desired at any WEIGHT. Typically, customers choose BRUSHED cotton or WASHED cotton. BRUSHED FABRIC has a soft/light "velvet" textured feel. WASHED FABRIC has denim "like" feel. BRUSHED is the more popular choice and is the standard that we recommend.

 

BRUSHED WASHED MESH CAMO

 

BUTTON: A BUTTON is placed on the top of every hat. The BUTTON color is dependent upon customer preference.

 

 

EYELETS: EYELETS are the holes that are placed on the top of the hat and allow a minimal amount of circulation. There is typically one EYELET per panel. The EYELETS may be sewn or metal.

 

 

INSIDE BAND: The INSIDE BAND is the portion of the hat that touches the head. The inside band is usually left blank, although on quantities of 1000 or more, we will embroider the inside band with text.

 

 

INSIDE BAND WITH TEXT (1000 PIECES MIN)

  

WOVEN LABEL TAG: A WOVEN LABEL TAG is an option for any hat. The WOVEN TAG is another feature that allows complete customization of the hat.

 

 

SANDWICH: The SANDWICH is the front part of the BILL. A hat may have no SANDWICH and be the same color as the BILL, or the SANDWICH may have color. The sandwich may also have text.

 

SANDWICH WITH NO TEXT

 

SANDWICH WITH TEXT (1000 PIECES MIN)