Everyone wants a panel hat that has a unique and bold message. The beautiful thing about it is that you can pick the message that you want and embed it on the hat. You can even decide to put a logo or an image that identifies with your brand. The task is deciding which customization method suits you. While considering your options, you have to weigh their pros and cons. Here’s a quick guide for 4 of the commonest methods used to make custom panels hats:

Screen Printing — For Larger Designs

Here, ink stencil is placed on a woven mesh and then transferred to the hat. On the hat, the stencil is firmly pressed to transfer the ink into the panel hat.

Pros

• Great for larger hat designs
• The ink print can withstand machine wash
• Can work with different fabrics

Con

Heat Press — For Limited Colors

• Cost of ink infusion is high
• Not ideal when you have to use more than two colors

A heat press is a customization machine that embeds personalized designs using heat and high pressure. Like screen printing, it’s ideal when working with one or two colors.

Pros

• The embedment can stay for a reasonable period
• Graphics are of high quality
• Can work with photographic materials

Cons

• High set up cost
• Not ideal for working with more than two colors

Embroidery — The Decorative Method

Embroidery involves the use of a needle and thread to embed a custom design on fabric. The final embedment is a 3D design that’s very classy in appearance. This makes embroidery great for decorative purposes.

Pros

• Embedment is durable
• The final design is attractive
• No color limitations

Cons

• Mostly suited to heavy fabrics
• Can be expensive

Patch Method — Another Decorative Method

Whether you want to give your custom panel hats a vintage vibe or a modern street look, the patch method is ideal. You need to find patches that are stylish and unique to put on your panel hat.

Pros

• Versatile
• Cost-effective
• Easy to embed

Cons

• Tiring process
• Getting the patches can be difficult

There’s so much flexibility when it comes to customizing panel hats. You can put your special message or logo using any of the above methods. It all depends on what you think will work for you and promote your brand better. Hopefully, the above tips will go a long way in helping you design unique custom panels hats that integrate all your preferences.