If you are considering making customised caps for your clients or employees, getting to know this useful garment as much as possible is pivotal. Below, we will introduce you to every single part of a cap, from the eyelets to the panels. Read on!
The Anatomy of a Cap
To make things easier to grasp and remember, we have broken the cap down into bits and compiled a tiny glossary with all its parts that you should know about.
The Crown
The crown is one of the most vital parts of a cap, and it hugs the head of whoever wears it. Essentially, it is the base onto which all other parts go.
The Eyelets
Have you ever wondered what the tiny holes at the very top of a cap’s crown are for? Well, their name is the eyelets, and their purpose is quite straightforward. They are there to let air into the cap, keeping your head cool and letting it breathe. These are especially important on rather hot summer days when good ventilation is essential.
There are two types of eyelets. Some are just tiny holes that a machine cuts into the cap with sewn edges. However, they can also be in the form of small metallic rings that one sews into the fabric.
The Front, Side, and Back Panels
Panels are sections of the crown that come together and give a cap its recognisable shape. A cap has front, side, and back panels, and most caps have up to five of them in total. They are all sewn together, and they give the crown its rounded look.
The Closure
A closure is always a part of a cap, and it is there to ensure it fits your head snugly and comfortably. There are three types of closures: fitted, adjustable, and stretchy.
Caps with a fitted closure are closed off at the back, and you have to find a size that works for you, as you cannot adjust it. On the other hand, adjustable caps have straps, buckles, or buttons at the back that allow you to set up a size that works for you and fits your head best. Finally, stretchy caps are also closed at the back, but they are made from stretchy fabric that fits multiple sizes at the same time.
The Sweatband
The sweatband is the line of fabric that covers the crown of a cap from the inside. As its name suggests, its purpose is to collect sweat and keep your head and hair as dry as possible.
The Visor
Popularly called ‘the bill,’ this part of a cap shields your eyes from the sun. It can be flat or curved, and it consists of plastic or cardboard and the fabric that covers it.
The Button
The button is what holds the cap panels together. Its place is right at the top of a cap, and it is made of plastic or metal.
The Profile
The profile of a cap refers to the height of the crown. According to this measure, caps can be low and high-profile ones.
Structured vs. Unstructured Caps
Now that you know all the parts of a cap, it is time to talk about the differences between the two most common cap types.
A structured cap consists of stiff fabric (buckram) that allows it to keep its rigid shape even when it is not on your head. On the other hand, unstructured caps are made of ordinary fabric and lose shape once you take them off.
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