Journal

Illustration: a band of navy satin stitches laid at 68 degrees over sand cotton twill, drawn to show how thread stands above the weave. Not a photograph.

Embroidered vs. Printed Hats: A Different Kind of Detail

A closer look at embroidery and print in our current cap collection, and the details that bring an idea to life.

Embroidered vs. Printed Hats: A Different Kind of Detail

A closer look at embroidery and print in our current cap collection, and the details that bring an idea to life.

Illustration: the name SAM stitched in gold thread on a navy cap front. Drawn, not photographed.

What Is Embroidery Digitizing?

How artwork becomes stitching instructions, and why a photo needs to be adapted for a cap.

What Is Embroidery Digitizing?

How artwork becomes stitching instructions, and why a photo needs to be adapted for a cap.

Illustration: a navy embroidered cap drying crown-up over an upturned bowl, with water drops and a struck-through heat symbol. Drawn, not photographed.

How to Care for an Embroidered Cap

Start with the care label. Gentle cleaning and air drying help protect the cap and its embroidery.

How to Care for an Embroidered Cap

Start with the care label. Gentle cleaning and air drying help protect the cap and its embroidery.

Diagram: the same cap panel at three stitch counts — about 2,000 stitches as dashed line art, about 5,000 with a filled shape in two colors, and over 12,000 as full coverage. Drawn, not photographed.

What Does Stitch Count Tell You?

Stitch count describes a file, not its quality on its own. Size, detail and stitch placement all matter.

What Does Stitch Count Tell You?

Stitch count describes a file, not its quality on its own. Size, detail and stitch placement all matter.