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Why Do Cheap Patches Fall Off Hats?
Why Do Cheap Patches Fall Off Hats? You bought a hat with a slick patch on the front. A few wears, a couple of washes, maybe one hot afternoon in the car — and...
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The Software Behind the Machines: A Laser Engraving and UV Printing Workflow Guide
When people ask about getting into laser engraving or UV printing, the conversation almost always starts with hardware. but the software behind...
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Hat Patch Size Guide: Recommended Patch Sizing for Trucker Hats
The recommended patch size for a centered trucker hat patch is 2.35" tall by 3.5" wide, whichever comes first. Here's how to...
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UV Printed vs. Laser Engraved vs. Embroidered Hat Patches: Which Should You Sell?
A practical comparison of UV printed, laser engraved leather, acrylic, and embroidered hat patches — costs, detail limits, durability, and which sells...
business
How to Start a Hat Bar: Equipment, Patches, and What Actually Sells
Everything you need to launch a profitable hat bar: the equipment list, how many patches to stock, pricing that works at live...
custom hat patches
Why Custom UV Hat Patches Are Better Than Leather for Full Color Logos
Leather patches have long been a staple in custom hat production. But if your design relies on color, detail, and precision, custom...
branding
What Are Custom UV Hat Patches? The Future of Full-Color Hat Branding
For years, leather and embroidered patches dominated the market. But today, custom UV hat patches are quickly becoming the preferred choice for...
business
Image Ratios in Laser Engraving & UV Printing: Why You Can’t Just Stretch It and Call It a Day
Aspect ratios are a basic foundational part of the production process that everyone working with graphics should understand. This is one of...
acrylic
How to Apply Acrylic Patches Using Any Heat Press
Applying acrylic patches take a little bit of training and slightly different approach than more traditional material like leather. Combined with their...
business
The Evolution of Hat Patches: From Embroidery to Leather to UV Printed Patches (and Beyond)
Hat customization has come a long way—from stitched embroidery to laser-engraved leather patches to today’s full-color UV printed patches. Each evolution has...