Why The 5 Panel Cap Is Perfect For Printing
Cap printing sound simple, whether it's getting your company or team logo on some merchandise. That's until you’re asked what style of cap you want. Or how many panels. Our goal in this blog is to break down the strengths of 5 panel caps, what makes them relevant and your alternatives.
Unless you work in fashion or shirt printing, it's likely you’ve never heard the term ‘5 panel cap’ before. But if you're considering getting custom printed caps you’ll want to understand the pros and cons of each style.
What is a 5 Panel Cap?
When you look at a cap, you’ll see a series of seams that run from the top (or the crown) down to the base. Each area between those seams is a separate panel. Apart from changing how the cap looks, the number of panels will change how it fits on your head.
More importantly, those panels also your printed or embroidered logo's appearance. Let’s take a closer look at why the 5 panel cap is perfect for printing.
5 Panel Caps Vs 6 Panel Caps for Custom Printing
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Compare the shape of 5 panel and 6 panel caps above.
Looking at the 5 panel cap above, you can see how it is different to a regular baseball style cap. The seams don’t all meet at one point on the top, instead the top and back panels are joined giving you one rectangular panel at the front. A 5 panel cap's large uninterrupted panel gives you more clean surface area to print your logo or brand name. If you have an odd-shaped logo, a portrait style logo or you want your brand name in bigger, bolder letters, the 5 panel cap is ideal.
Another common cap used for custom printing and embroidery is the 6 panel cap. This style includes an extra seam down the front of the cap. If your chosen custom printer is using quality printing equipment, the extra seam down the centre won’t be an issue during the printing process. Just make sure you’re aware that your logo may be displayed over the seam.
5 Panel Caps Are Well Suited To Logo Embroidery
Similar to printing, having your logo embroidered on a 5 panel cap can be much smoother. With no centre seam to deal with at the front of the cap, your logo is clearly displayed.
The 6 panel cap on the other hand must navigate around or over a thick centre seam. Again, for an experienced fabric printing company like ourselves, this won’t be an issue. For the not-so-experienced, it may prove to be a bit of a hurdle.
5 Panel Vs 6 Panel Cap – Versatility & Comfort
Looking at the two products side-by-side, the 6 panel cap looks like a traditional-style baseball cap. The extra panel creates a more rounded shape at the front which tends to mould to the curvature of the head.
While the 5 panel cap is equally comfortable and fitted, it has a flatter, squarer shape at the front. This style helps the cap fit snugly on the head, making it a popular choice. The 5 panel cap is not restricted to one style - many trucker caps and snapbacks are also made using 5 panels.
But rather than just choosing a cap on comfort alone, it’s best to look for a style that matches your brand image. 5 panel caps are certainly in fashion, it’s just a matter of finding a design that suits your brand image.
Order A Custom Printed Cap Today
If you want to find out more about custom printed caps, clothing or accessories, talk to Perth’s custom printing specialist, The Fabric Printer.
The Fabric Printer can supply quality made caps and print or embroider your logo in your chosen colours. Whether you’re a business, school or sporting organisation, the Fabric Printer will find the perfect cap for you. Contact the team today or check out the full printable hat collection online.