Shape and Size Explained
There are various shapes of hats when comes to design. If you are not sure the difference of designs, this page will help you to understand. And we also demonstrate how do we measure a hat.
Panels
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5-Panel Crown
The crown is made of 5 panels: one large front panel, two side panels, and two back panels. It often associates with streetwear, or caps with large logos or graphics.
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6-Panel Crown
The crown is made of 6 panels: two front panels with the seam in the centre, two side panels, and two back panels. It gives a classic baseball cap style, and is suitable for sporty and casual wear.
Crown Shape
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Unstructured
Front panels have no support underneath, that gives a loose shape, for a casual and relaxed look.
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Structured and Contoured
Front panels are structured for a stable and supported shape, with a rounded profile that gives a classic look front to back.
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Structured and Full Crown
Front panels are structured for a stable and supported shape, with a high and broad profile that gives a more noticeable look.
Back Style
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Strapback
The back is opened style with an adjustable strap, that suits for most of the head shape and size. The excess part of the strap can be tugged into the cap, to give a clean look.
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Snapback
The back is opened style with a snapback. By adjusting the position of the snaps, it makes it suit for most of the head shape and size.
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Stretch-fit
The back is closed style with a stretchable sweatband inside the cap, that makes sure the cap will fit ideally. It provides a snug and comfort fit with a clean look.
Visor Style
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Flat
The visor is flat style, that gives a modern and trendy look. It often associated with streetwear or urban fashion. The flat visor can be curved if you desire to change to a different look.
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Curved
The visor is pre-curved, that gives a casual, traditional and sporty look. The curve angle is sitting in between 'flat' and 'full curved'. The visor can be bended for more curvy-look.
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Full Curved
The visor is pre-curved with a much bigger angle, that gives a classic rounded shape. It can also protect the face from the sun much better, with a more secure fit than 'flat' or 'curve' visors.