Digitizers should ask the client what kind of hat a logo will be going on and the available space for embroidery.įurthermore, be aware of mechanical issues that may come in to play, and be prepared to offer the client some insight. This doesn’t even begin to address the height restrictions of products like visors (usually not to exceed 1.5 inches) or bucket caps, where all bets are off depending on the product. The construction properties of caps are different depending on hat styles think low-crown, six-panel unconstructed versus a five-panel constructed cap. Height restriction: As a general rule, logos programmed for caps cannot exceed 2.25 inches high. While this number isn’t set in stone, it’s a good rule of thumb to start. There are some equipment manufacturers that say they have sewing fields as high as 3 inches. This may be true, but it’s not the machine alone that determines how much vertical space is available for embroidery. Here are some tips on handling some of the biggest issues with caps. From the cursed seam running down the middle of many caps to the lack of methods for secure stabilization, digitizing for and embroidering on caps can present significant challenges to both the new and well-seasoned embroiderer alike.
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