Have you been tasked with picking out the promotional baseball cap style for your company? Or are you in search of the perfect cap for you? This guide was created to inform you about what specific terminology and details you need to understand to ensure the perfect style for your goals. We are breaking it down by cap shape and its design details.
Shape
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Crown
The crown of a cap is the top part that rests on the wearer’s head. It can vary in design, being either structured or unstructured, and comes in different heights, such as high profile, mid, or low profile. Additionally, the crown can be made from varying numbers of panels.
Panels are individual pieces of fabric combined to create the crown of a cap. The classic baseball cap has 6 panels. However, caps with four or five panels are commonly seen. For example, most foam front truckers have 5 panels.
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Visor
The visor of a cap is the portion that shields a wearer’s face. It can be flat, slight-pre-curved, or pre-curved, with additional stitching and functional details.
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Closure
A cap’s closure determines its fit. There are many types of closures, including a fitted closed back, adjustable snap back, and adjustable tuck straps with a slide or buckle.
Design Details
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Buckram
Buckram is a stiff fabric that is placed into the front panels of a cap’s crown to make the cap structured. Not all caps have this. Unstructured caps are an overall best seller in the baseball cap market.
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Sweatband
The sweatband is inside the crown of a cap and touches the wearer’s head. It serves several functions, including moisture wicking and comfort. Brands have found that sweatbands are a crucial component of a cap that can always be updated – and Infinity Her developed their own brand’s sweatband, the patented Elude makeup-resistant and moisture-wicking band.
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Button
The top detail that holds the panels together is called the button. It can be made of different materials but is almost always covered with the fabric used on the cap.
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Visor Stitching
Visor stitching can add interest and style to a visor. The stitching could be tonal – matching the visor’s color – or it could be a contrasting color.
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Eyelets
Most baseball caps have eyelets or embroidered ventilation holes. Not only does it add another design element, but it also helps with breathability. Caps with mesh back panels usually don’t have embroidered eyelets since the mesh covers the ventilation aspect.
Choosing the right baseball cap requires an understanding of the cap’s shape and design details. From the crown to closure – every detail is important for both fit and fashion. So, whether you’re opting for a structured trucker cap or an unstructured vintage-looking dad cap, keep these cap details in mind.
