Hats

Hats

Hat Styles Explained

What Is a Pinch Front Hat?

A pinch front hat has a front panel that is creased or pinched inward at the crown, giving it a shaped, sculpted, slightly retro look instead of a flat front....

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Sizing & Fit

Why Are Hats Sized in Eighths?

Hats are sized in eighths because fitted sizes come from the head’s diameter measured in eighth-inch steps, a convention carried over from traditional hatmaking. Each eighth-size step is a quarter-inch...

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Buying Guides

Are Fitted Hats Better Than Snapbacks?

Neither fitted hats nor snapbacks is better, they solve different problems: a fitted gives an exact, tailored, adjuster-free fit, while a snapback gives forgiving one-size adjustability that suits groups. Speedy...

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Sizing & Fit

Hat Size vs Head Circumference: How They Relate

Hat size vs head circumference is really one measurement in two forms: your hat size is just your head circumference converted to a fitted number or centimeters. Measure the circumference,...

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Design & Decoration

Max Embroidery Size on a Hat: How Big Can It Go?

The max embroidery size on a hat front is usually about 4 to 5 inches wide by 2 to 2.5 inches tall, bounded by the panel and seams; side and...

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Design & Decoration

How Many Thread Colors in a Logo? A Hat Guide

Most embroidered hat logos use up to about six to twelve thread colors, and simpler often reads best on a small cap panel. Thread colors are matched to standard thread...

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