The first step to creating custom headwear is to choose
an existing style and then making changes to meet your specifications.
On this page you will find each of the different components
that make up a custom cap - the shape, the peak, the back
closure, finishing touches such as stitching type, eyelets,
sweatband and inner tape and then the decoration components
(embroidery, screenprinting or emblem).
Designing A Custom Cap
The
first step in designing a custom made cap or hat is to select
the shape. We offer eight different shapes:
Contour
Style
Characteristics
of the Contour style:
6 Panel, low profile, 3 1/4" high front (crown), curved,
unconstructed - no buckram supporting the front
Euro
Style
Characteristics
of the Euro style:
4
Panel, low profile, 3 1/4" high front (crown), curved,
unconstructed - no buckram supporting the front.
Constructed
Contour
Characteristics
of the Constructed Contour style:
6
Panel, low profile, 3 1/4" high front (crown), curved,
structured front with laminated buckram
Semi-Pro
Style
Characteristics of the Semi-Pro style:
6
Panel, low profile, 3 1/4" high front (crown), straight
buckram laminated front
Pro
Style
Characteristics
of Pro Style:
6
Panel, low profile, 3 1/2" straight, buckram laminated
front (structured)
Pro
Image Style
Characteristics
of Pro Image style:
6
Panel, low profile, 3 1/2" straight, buckram flap supported
front
Pro
Look Style
Characteristics
of Pro Look style:
5
Panel, low profile, 3" straight buckram laminated front
Traditional
Style
Characterstics
of traditional style:
6
Panel, low, medium or high profile, straight front structured
with either buckram laminatation or buckram flap. Crown
height can range from 3 1/4" to 4 1/4" high.
Fabric
Color and Type:
Once
you've decided on the shape of the cap, you will want to
choose the type of fabric and color of the custom cap.
We
offer 16 different colors. To
view the color chart, click here. It is a large file so
will take some time to load.
The
next step to designing your custom made cap is to select
the Peak Style:
P1- FABRIC |
P2- SUEDE |
P3- LEATHER |
P4- TRIM |
P5- EDGE I |
P7- EDGE II |
P8- EDGE III |
P9- EDGE IV |
P10- EDGE V |
P11- EDGE VI |
P12- EDGE VII |
P13- EDGE VIII |
P15- EDGE X |
P16- EDGE XI |
P17- FULL WOVEN EDGE I |
P18- PARTIAL WOVEN EDGE I |
P25- EDGE XIV |
P24- EDGE XIII |
For
sandwich peak styles - there is the option of a regular
peak thickness (P23) of 2.3 mm or a deluxe peak thickness
(P28) of 2.8 mm.
Our standard peak length is 2 1/2". |
Next,
choose a Back Closure for your custom cap:
S1 - Plastic Strap |
S2 - Cloth Elastic Strap |
S3 - Cloth Velcro Strap |
S4 - Long Cloth Velcro Strap |
S5 - Cloth Tuck-In Velcro Strap |
S6 - Cloth Tuck-In Strap with Slip Through Buckle |
S7 - Nylon Back Strap with Plastic Snap Buckle |
S8 - Cloth Strap with Embossed Square Flip Buckle
& Sewn Grommet |
S9 - Leather Strap with Embossed Square Flip Buckle
& Metal Grommet |
S10 - Cloth Strap with Snap Buckle & Metal Grommet |
S11 - Leather Strap with Snap Buckle & Sewn Grommet |
S12 - Closed, Fitted Back
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For
Back Straps with Buckles & Grommets, select the type
of Buckle & Grommet you would like:
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Buckles
- Slip Through
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Buckles
- Flip
|
Buckles
Snap
|
Grommets
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| Nickle |
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| Dull
Nickle |
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| Black
Nickle |
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| Antique
Brass |
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| Copper |
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Sewn |
| Gold |
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After
selecting your back closure, the next step is to select
your Finishing Touches - sweatband, innertape, eyelets
and stitching.
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Sweatbands
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Innertape
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Eyelets
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Stitching
|
SB1
Matching Color |
I1
Matching Color |
E1
Matching Color Eyelet |
Matching Color Stitching |
SB2
Contrast Color |
I2
Contrast Color |
E2
Contrast Color Eyelet |
Contrast Color Stitching |
SB3
Elasticized
|
I3
Two Tone |
E3
Metal Eyelet |
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SB5
Two Tone |
I4
Woven Inner Tape |
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SB6
Screenprinted |
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SB8
Woven |
Decoration
The
final step is to define the type of decoration to adorn
the custom cap in. You have 12 options to choose from.
Options
for Decorating include:
F1 - Regular Embroidery
F2 - 3D & Regular Embroidery (commonly called Puff)
F3 - 3D Embroidery (commonly called Puff)
F4 - Metalic Embroidery (metallic thread is used)
F5 - Screenprinting
F6 - Felt Crest & Embroidery
F7 - Woven Crest & Embroidery
F8 - Suede Crest & Embroidery
F9 - Rubber Crest
Decoration
can be applied to many different areas of the cap:
Front center, sides, back, back strap, peak or on the buckle.
To
view an example of each of the decorating options, click
here.
There
are two options for pre-production approval - we can either
produce a sample and have it delivered for approval, or
we can provide an emailed camera shot, from different angles,
of the sample, for approval. The difference between these
two options is the amount of time it takes for the order
to be put into production and then shipped.
Standard
Time Frames for delivery of custom cap orders:
| Type
of Decoration |
Pre-Production
Approval Method |
Air
Freight |
Ocean
Freight |
| Caps
with minimal embroidery |
Email
Photo |
9 to 10 weeks |
12
to 13 weeks |
| Caps
with embroidery & basic accessories |
Email
Photo |
11
to 12 weeks |
14
to 15 weeks |
| Caps
with intense embroidery & fabric overlays |
Email
Photo |
13
to 14 weeks |
15
to 16 weeks |
| Caps
with minimal embroidery |
Finished
Sample |
11
to 12 weeks |
14
to 15 weeks |
| Caps
with embroidery & basic accessories |
Finished
Sample |
13
to 14 weeks |
16
to 17 weeks |
| Caps
with intense embroidery & fabric overlays |
Finished
Sample |
14
to 15 weeks |
17
to 18 weeks |
The
above time frames are assuming we receive approval on the
pre-production sample within 24 hours if sent by email,
and within 48 hours if a finished sample is sent. Delays
in receiving pre-product approval will cause delays in the
delivery timeframes described above.
For
bandanas, bucket hats, engineer caps, marine hats and sun
visors, add an additional 2 weeks for production.
For
winter headwear (toques), delivery times are the same as
for caps with minimal embroidery.
Ordering
Custom Made Caps or Requesting a Quote
If
you would to explore having us produce custom made caps
for you, please print our
custom quote/order form and fax it to us at 604-823-7330.
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